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Nutritional Profile of Steamed Octopus - Care Omnia Nutrition
We got 45 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Steamed Octopus.
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for two nutrients.
These are
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Protein (Protein)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Erucic Acid (22:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for two nutrients.
These are
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Iron, Fe (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for five additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Potassium, K (Minerals)
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
- Protein (Protein)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Steamed Octopus
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Steamed Octopus
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Steamed Octopus
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Steamed Octopus
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Steamed Octopus
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 4.4 g | 1.2 g | 70 | 2088 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 322 mg | 91.3 mg | 356 | 2539 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 474 mg | 134.4 mg | 317 | 2041 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 450 mg | 127.6 mg | 307 | 2371 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.1 g | 586.8 mg | 315 | 1541 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 215 | 1100 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 294 mg | 83.3 mg | 308 | 1985 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 99 mg | 28.1 mg | 295 | 1592 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 128 | 191 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 123 mg | 34.9 mg | 373 | 2689 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 131 mg | 37.1 mg | 213 | 852 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 48 mg | 13.6 mg | 210 | 426 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 161 mg | 45.6 mg | 225 | 270 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 12 mg | 3.4 mg | 156 | 185 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 151 mg | 42.8 mg | 164 | 196 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 77 mg | 21.8 mg | 94 | 217 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 335 | 2376 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 56 mg | 15.9 mg | 92 | 109 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 29.6 g | 8.4 g | 21 | 151 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 38 | 431 |
| Folate, food | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 25 | 265 |
| Folate, total | 24 µg | 6.8 µg | 29 | 365 |
| Niacin | 3.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 181 | 945 |
| Riboflavin | 76 µg | 21.5 µg | 188 | 735 |
| Thiamin | 57 µg | 16.2 µg | 166 | 827 |
| Vitamin B12 | 35.8 µg | 10.1 µg | 6 | 31 |
| Vitamin B6 | 644 µg | 182.6 µg | 34 | 343 |
| Vitamin C | 7.9 mg | 2.2 mg | 15 | 544 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 1.2 mg | 337.4 µg | 130 | 524 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 89 | 924 |
| Retinol | 89 µg | 25.2 µg | 49 | 390 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 89 µg | 25.2 µg | 50 | 621 |
| Minerals (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 106 mg | 30.1 mg | 31 | 439 |
| Copper, Cu | 734 µg | 208.1 µg | 53 | 256 |
| Iron, Fe | 9.5 mg | 2.7 mg | 8 | 203 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 60 mg | 17 mg | 31 | 265 |
| Phosphorus, P | 277 mg | 78.5 mg | 101 | 387 |
| Potassium, K | 626 mg | 177.5 mg | 16 | 294 |
| Selenium, Se | 89 µg | 25.2 µg | 18 | 60 |
| Sodium, Na | 711 mg | 201.6 mg | 31 | 438 |
| Zinc, Zn | 3.3 mg | 946.9 µg | 47 | 579 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 26.9 mg | 76 | 286 |
| Choline | 80.5 mg | 22.8 mg | 98 | 357 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 60.1 g | 17 g | 206 | 1348 |
| Other (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Kcal (Energy) | 163 kcal | 46.2 kcal | 103 | 525 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Steamed Octopus
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Oz, Boneless, Cooked | 28.4 g | 1.0 oz |
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| Common Octopus | No of Nutrients |
(Mollusks, Moist Heat) | 68 |
(Mollusks) | 68 |
| Octopus | No of Nutrients |
| 45 | |
(Unspecified Cooking Method) | 53 |
| 45 | |
| 45 |
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