Calories in 1 Cup of Octopus
1 cup of octopus (135 g) has 305 calories. That is 15% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 18 g of protein, 17 g of fat and 18 g of carbohydrates, a split of 24% protein, 52% fat and 24% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of octopus has 229 and 1 1/2 cups of octopus has 458 calories. Burning 305 calories takes about 54 minutes of brisk walking or 25 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Octopus: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of octopus?
1 cup of octopus weighs about 135 g and has 305 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of octopus?
1 cup of octopus has 18 g of protein, which is 36% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of octopus?
1 cup of octopus has 18 g of carbohydrates, including 0.7 g of fiber and 0.3 g of sugars.
How much octopus is 100 calories?
100 calories of octopus is 44 g, about 1/4 cup of octopus.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706331. Original description: Octopus. Portion weights are USDA household measures.