Calories in 6 Oz of Octopus
6 oz of octopus (170 g) has 384 calories. That is 19% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 23 g of protein, 22 g of fat and 23 g of carbohydrates, a split of 24% protein, 52% fat and 24% carbs. For comparison, 4 oz of octopus has 256 calories. Burning 384 calories takes about 69 minutes of brisk walking or 31 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 6 oz of octopus?
6 oz of octopus weighs about 170 g and has 384 calories.
How much protein is in 6 oz of octopus?
6 oz of octopus has 23 g of protein, which is 45% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 6 oz of octopus?
6 oz of octopus has 23 g of carbohydrates, including 0.9 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.