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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 notably well (Top 100) for two nutrients.

These are

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for seven additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

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 very high (Top 10) for two nutrients.

These are

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

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

4.4%
2.1%
29.6%
60.1%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

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
Figure 2. Nutritional profile of steamed octopus with 45 nutrient values.

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 / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
1 Oz, Boneless, Cooked28.4 g1.0 oz
Figure 3. Common serving sizes of steamed octopus

6 Similar Finfish or Shellfish Products

Explore the nutrient content of similar finfish and shellfish products below by clicking on their names.

Similar Finfish and Shellfish Products 1 - 6

Click on a food to explore all of the nutrients it contains.

Common OctopusNo of
Nutrients
(Mollusks, Moist Heat)
68
68
OctopusNo of
Nutrients
45
(Unspecified Cooking Method)
53
45
45
Figure 4. Similar finfish and shellfish products 1 to 6.

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