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Octopus — RawB
Seafood · #9 of 28

Octopus

Raw · Fish & Seafood

60/100B tier
Calories82
Protein14.9g
Fiber0g
Sodium23mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 60 out of 100, #9 of 28 seafood. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (87/100); omega-3 drags it down (13/100).

The short version: A lean protein bomb — 15g+ protein per 100g with almost no fat.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories82
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 48mg16%
Sodium 230mg10%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 14.9g30%
Vitamin B12 20mcg833%
Selenium 44.8mcg81%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg24%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 60

Protein quality (DIAAS) ×1587
Clean label ×1583
Protein ×2573
Micronutrients ×2555
Omega-3 ×2013

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#9 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Octopus healthy?

It grades B — 60 out of 100, #9 of 28 seafood in our system. A lean protein bomb — 15g+ protein per 100g with almost no fat.

How many calories are in Octopus?

82 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Octopus calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.