What is Octopus? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Octopus?

The octopus is a sea creature. When cooking octopus, the long tentacles are the most commonly served part, though many other areas of the body can be consumed. The texture is soft, slippery and extremely tender. It becomes rubbery if overcooked. The color is cream and purple. The flavor is mild and a bit reminiscent of bland chicken. Octopus is best served with sauces.

What does Octopus Taste Like?

Salty

Salty is one of the five main tastes. It has a satisfying and addictive quality with hints of sourness. S ...

Ingredients

octopus

The octopus is a sea creature. When cooking octopus, the long tentacles are the most commonly served part ...

Octopus Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz (28.35g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories23kcal1%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs1g0%
Sugars0g0%
Fiber0g0%
Proteins4g5%
Cholesterol14mg5%
Sodium65mg3%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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