Whitefish vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between whitefish and octopus
- Whitefish has more phosphorus and vitamin B1, while octopus has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin C.
- Octopus covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1460% more than whitefish.
- Whitefish contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than octopus. While whitefish contains 0.171mg of vitamin B1, octopus contains only 0.057mg.
- The amount of sodium in whitefish is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, whitefish, mixed species, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +42.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +221.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1929.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +703.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +164.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +453.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3650% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +41.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +261.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +689.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +477.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -61% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.96µg | 36µg | 1460% |
| Selenium | 16.2µg | 89.6µg | 133% |
| Iron | 0.47mg | 9.54mg | 113% |
| Copper | 0.092mg | 0.739mg | 72% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.346mg | 0.648mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 3.36mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 460mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.755g | 0.477g | 15% |
| Choline | 81mg | 15% | |
| Protein | 24.47g | 29.82g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 279mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.171mg | 0.057mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.2mg | 8% | |
| Fats | 7.51g | 2.08g | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 106mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 630mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 96mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.559g | 0.324g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 90µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 42mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.162g | 0.453g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.086mg | 0.047mg | 2% |
| Folate | 17µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.865mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.4g | 1% |
| Calories | 172kcal | 164kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 4.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.846mg | 3.78mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.274mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.073mg | 1.283mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.128mg | 1.298mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.989mg | 2.099mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.248mg | 2.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.724mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.955mg | 1.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.261mg | 1.303mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.721mg | 0.573mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.406g | 0.152g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.206g | 0.162g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.209g | 0.012g | N/A |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whitefish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whitefish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whitefish contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Octopus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.709g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Octopus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)