Octopus (Alaska Native): Nutrition Facts
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Octopus (Alaska Native) contains 56 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from protein, with 13% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in american indian/alaska native foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 140 kcal per 100 g across 165 foods.
100 g provides 41% of the Daily Value for copper, 27% of the Daily Value for iron and 13% of the Daily Value for zinc.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 56 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol M | 41 mg | 14% |
| Sodium | not reported | |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 12.3 g | 25% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2 mg | 13% |
| Calcium M | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 4.9 mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus M | 158 mg | 13% |
| Zinc M | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper M | 0.37 mg | 41% |
| Manganese M | 0.021 mg | 0.9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 87%
- Fat 13%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein12.3 gabove the median for american indian/alaska native foods (median 11.7 g)
- Fat0.8 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 3.2 g)
- Saturated fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of american indian/alaska native foods (median 0.97 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal22 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water84 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (1)
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.2 g |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Water M | 84 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 1.5 g |
| Energy C | 236 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea cucumber, yane (Alaska Native) | 56 | 13 g | 0 g | 0.4 g |
| Oopah (tunicate), whole animal (Alaska Native) | 67 | 11.7 g | 0 g | 2.2 g |
| Fish, herring eggs on giant kelp, Pacific (Alaska Native) | 63 | 11.3 g | 2.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Fish, blackfish, whole (Alaska Native) | 82 | 15.5 g | 0 g | 1.8 g |
| Fish, herring eggs, Pacific, plain (Alaska Native) | 74 | 9.6 g | 4.5 g | 1.9 g |
| Fish, whitefish, eggs (Alaska Native) | 104 | 14.7 g | 4.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, devilfish, meat (Alaska Native) | 97 | 11.7 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Chiton, leathery, gumboots (Alaska Native) | 83 | 17.1 g | 0 g | 1.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in octopus (Alaska Native)?
100 g of octopus (Alaska Native) has 56 kcal.
Is octopus (Alaska Native) high in protein?
Octopus (Alaska Native) contains 12.3 g of protein per 100 g (25% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 87% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other american indian/alaska native foods, that is above the median (median 11.7 g).
How many carbs are in octopus (Alaska Native)?
Octopus (Alaska Native) has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in octopus (Alaska Native)?
Octopus (Alaska Native) contains 0.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does octopus (Alaska Native) contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (41% DV), iron (27% DV), zinc (13% DV), phosphorus (13% DV) and Niacin (B3) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168019. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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