Calories in
mollusks, octopus, common
82 kcal per 100 g Mollusks, octopus, common contains 82 calories per 100 grams, or about 70 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 14.9 g protein, 2.2 g carbohydrate and 1.0 g fat.
By calories that splits 11% carbohydrate, 77% protein, 12% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 70 | 12.7 g | 1.9 g | 0.9 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 82 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Protein | 14.9 g | 12.7 g |
| Total fat | 1.0 g | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 2.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 230.0 mg | 195.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350.0 mg | 297.5 mg |
| Calcium | 53.0 mg | 45.1 mg |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5.0 mg | 4.3 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45.0 µg | 38.3 µg |
| Cholesterol | 48.0 mg | 40.8 mg |
| Water | 80.3 g | 68.2 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174218). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How mollusks, octopus, common compares
Among the 68 finfish and shellfish products items on this site, mollusks, octopus, common ranks 59 of 68 by calorie density, against a category average of 114 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 28% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 18.2 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off 3 oz (70 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 14 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in mollusks, octopus, common?
Mollusks, octopus, common contains 82 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 70 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 14.9 g of protein, 2.2 g of carbohydrate and 1.0 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of mollusks, octopus, common?
By calories, mollusks, octopus, common is roughly 11% carbohydrate, 77% protein and 12% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 14 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the mollusks, octopus, common I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Mollusks, octopus, common, raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.