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How much protein is in octopus?
30 g per 100 g cooked
Quick facts
- 25.5 gIn 1 portion (about 85 g).
- #14Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 100 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About octopus
Octopus is very high in protein. Shellfish and other seafood are lean, complete proteins that are low in fat and calories.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| GruyèreHard cheese | 30 g |
| Octopus (cooked)Seafood | 30 g |
| Pumpkin seedsSeeds | 30 g |
| Venison (cooked)Red meat | 30 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
More seafood
- Clams · 26 g
- Mussels · 24 g
- Shrimp · 24 g
- Scallops · 20 g
- Crab · 19 g
- Lobster · 19 g
- Calamari · 18 g
- All fish and seafood ranked ›
FAQ
How much protein is in octopus?
Octopus cooked has 30 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 portion (about 85 g), gives you roughly 25.5 g.
Is octopus high in protein?
Octopus is very high in protein. With 30 g per 100 g it ranks #14 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much octopus do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 100 g of octopus cooked.
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