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How many calories in Octopus? We provide you with the Octopus calories for the different serving sizes, Octopus nutrition facts and the health benefits of Octopus to help you lose weight and eat a healthy diet.

The Octopus is a mollusc. They have four pairs of arms which are edible.

The Octopus is packed with vitamin B12, providing 6 times the recommended daily intake for a 100g serving. It is also an excellent source of selenium. In addition, Octopus provide a good source of vitamins A, B1-B3, B5, B6, iron, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and copper, as well as other vitamins and minerals. They are low in both calories and fat.

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They are quite high though in cholesterol, higher than both Clams and Mussels, although less than Shrimp. They provide an excellent source of protein.

The Octopus contains omega-3 fatty acids and are believed to help protect against heart disease. Other Octopus benefits are thought to include acting as an anti-inflammatory and helping with our brain development.

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Mollusks, Octopus, Common, Raw

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Scientific Name: Octopus vulgaris Lamarck

Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	82 kcal (343 kJ)
3 oz, 85 grams	70 kcal (292 kJ)

Calories in Octopus, Common, Cooked, Moist Heat

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Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	164 kcal (686 kJ)
3 oz, 85 grams	139 kcal (583 kJ)

Octopus Nutritional Information

Mollusks, Octopus,
Common, Cooked, Moist Heat
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Proximates:
Water	60.50 g
Energy	686 kJ (164 kcal)
Protein	29.82 g
Carbohydrates	4.40 g
Total Fat:	2.08 g
saturated fat	0.453 g
monounsaturated fat	0.324 g
polyunsaturated fat	0.477 g
Cholesterol	96 mg (32 %)
Minerals:
Calcium, Ca	106 mg (11 %)
Iron, Fe	9.54 mg (53 %)
Magnesium, Mg	60 mg (15 %)
Phosphorus, P	279 mg (28 %)
Potassium, K	630 mg (13 %)
Sodium, Na*	460 mg (20 %)
Zinc, Zn	3.36 mg (22 %)
Copper, Cu	0.739 mg (37 %)
Manganese, Mn	0.047 mg (2 %)
Selenium, Se	89.6 mcg (128 %)
Vitamins:
Vitamin C	8.0 mg (13 %)
Thiamine (Vit. B1)	0.057 mg (4 %)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2)	0.076 mg (4 %)
Niacin (Vit. B3)	3.8 mg (19 %)
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.900 mg (9 %)
Vitamin B6	0.648 mg (32 %)
Folate (Vit. B9)	24 mcg (6 %)
Vitamin B12	36 mcg (600 %)
Vitamin A	300 IU (6 %)
Vitamin E	1.20 mg (6 %)
Vitamin K	0.1 mcg (0.1 %)
Percentages are relative to US Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for adults.