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

NutrientOctopusSalmonDifference
Calories82kcal208kcal-126.0kcal
Protein30g25g+5.0g
Carbohydrates2.2g0g+2.2g
Fat0.9g13g-12.1g
Fiber0g0g0.0g
Sugar0g0g0.0g
Sodium577mg75mg+502.0mg

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
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When to Choose Salmon

  • Lower in carbs (0g vs 2.2g)
  • Lower sodium (75mg vs 577mg)

Common Uses

Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
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