Calories in Octopus salad, Puerto Rican style
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Octopus salad, Puerto Rican style contains 170 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (180 g) provides about 306 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 23% from protein and 13% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in seafood mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 135 kcal per 100 g across 96 foods.
100 g provides 404% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 50% of the Daily Value for selenium and 32% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 170 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.9 g | 10% |
| Cholesterol C | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 129 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.6 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 2.1 g | |
| Protein C | 9.7 g | 19% |
| Vitamin A C | 38 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 8.9 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 3.3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K C | 6.1 µg | 5% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.035 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.24 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 9.7 µg | 404% |
| Choline C | 43.4 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 44 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 3.3 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 107 mg | 9% |
| Potassium C | 297 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper C | 0.29 mg | 32% |
| Selenium C | 27.3 µg | 50% |
% 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 23%
- Carbohydrates 13%
- Fat 64%
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
- Protein9.7 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 9.4 g)
- Fiber1 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars2.1 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat12 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat1.9 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium129 mgin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water71.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 7.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.046 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.049 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.5 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.33 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 7.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.074 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.025 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.046 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.006 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 149 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 845 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 43 µg |
| Retinol C | 25 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 33 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 71.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 18 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken or turkey a la king with vegetables excluding carrorts, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, cream, white, or soup-based sauce | 181 | 9.6 g | 6.3 g | 13.3 g |
| Moo Shu pork, without Chinese pancake | 153 | 10.4 g | 4 g | 10.7 g |
| Beef and broccoli | 160 | 10.4 g | 5.1 g | 10.6 g |
| Lobster with sauce, Puerto Rican style | 154 | 10.8 g | 3.9 g | 10.6 g |
| Chicken or turkey a la king with vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; no potatoes, cream, white, or soup-based sauce | 187 | 9.4 g | 6.8 g | 13.8 g |
| Tuna salad, made with creamy dressing | 148 | 10 g | 4 g | 10.3 g |
| Chicken or turkey souffle | 171 | 11.7 g | 5.6 g | 11.3 g |
| Antipasto with ham, fish, cheese, vegetables | 158 | 11.6 g | 3.8 g | 10.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in octopus salad?
100 g of octopus salad has 170 kcal. 1 cup (180 g): about 306 kcal.
How much protein is in octopus salad?
Octopus salad contains 9.7 g of protein per 100 g (19% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.4 g in 1 cup (180 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other seafood mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 9.4 g).
How many carbs are in octopus salad?
Octopus salad has 5.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in octopus salad?
Octopus salad contains 12 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.9 g is saturated (10% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does octopus salad contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (404% DV), selenium (50% DV), copper (32% DV), Vitamin E (22% DV) and iron (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in octopus salad?
100 g contains 129 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706870. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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