Calories in 1/2 Cup of Octopus
1/2 cup of octopus (68 g) has 153 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 8.9 g of protein, 8.7 g of fat and 9 g of carbohydrates, a split of 24% protein, 52% fat and 24% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of octopus has 76 and 3/4 cup of octopus has 229 calories. Burning 153 calories takes about 27 minutes of brisk walking or 12 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 1/2 cup of octopus?
1/2 cup of octopus weighs about 68 g and has 153 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of octopus?
1/2 cup of octopus has 8.9 g of protein, which is 18% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of octopus?
1/2 cup of octopus has 9 g of carbohydrates, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0.1 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.