Description
Nutrition Facts
According to the USDA Nutrient Database (2007), cooked octopus contains about 56 kilocalories (Calories) per 100 grams, and is a source of vitamin B3, B12, potassium, phosphorus, and selenium.[9]
Octopus heads are high in selenium and are a risk for cadmium poisoning, even in small amounts.[10] In 2010, over 29 mg of cadmium—14 times higher than the permitted level—was found in the heads of octopus imported to South Korea from China.[11] You need 55 micrograms of daily selenium, the Linus Pauling Institute reports. One 3-ounce serving of octopus contains about 75 micrograms.
| Amount Per 3 oz (85 g) |
| Calories 139 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat 0.3 g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat 0.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated fat 0.3 g | |
| Cholesterol 82 mg | 27% |
| Sodium 391 mg | 16% |
| Potassium 536 mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar 0 g | |
| Protein 25 g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 5% | Vitamin C | 11% |
| Calcium | 9% | Iron | 45% |
| Vitamin D | 0% | Vitamin B-6 | 30% |
| Cobalamin | 510% | Magnesium | 12% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
