Octopus vs Salmon
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Octopus is generally healthier
Octopus comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 2 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (82 vs 208), more protein (30g vs 25g), more fiber (0g vs 0g), less sugar (0g vs 0g), making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Octopus
82 kcal
More Protein
Octopus
30g
More Fiber
Octopus
0g
Less Sugar
Octopus
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Octopus
82
Salmon
208
Proteinper 100g
Octopus
30g
Salmon
25g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Octopus
2.2g
Salmon
0g
Fatper 100g
Octopus
0.9g
Salmon
13g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Octopus
Per 100g:82 calories
Per cup (150g):123 calories
Per serving (85g):70 calories
Salmon
Per 100g:208 calories
Per cup (150g):312 calories
Per serving (85g):177 calories
Diet Compatibility
Octopus
Low-CarbHigh-ProteinLow-CaloriePaleo
Salmon
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Octopus
- ✓Lower in calories (82 vs 208)
- ✓Higher in protein (30g vs 25g)
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
When to Choose Salmon
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 2.2g)
- ✓Lower sodium (75mg vs 577mg)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals