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    By s mJanuary 20, 2017Updated:July 29, 2023No Comments8 Mins Read
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    Octopus dofleini (genus Enteroctopus) are the octopus species which are found in rocky areas, kelp forests and caves in the Pacific Ocean. It could be identified reddish brown or dark red skin. They have eight arms of 6 feet with each arm having 280 suckers. The center of the arms consists of beak and radula which is a toothed tongue. The body is compressible and 9.6 m in radius. It is cool-blooded or poikilothermic having three hearts and blue blood. Mantle is spherical that consists of major organs of this animal. Octopus is able to change the skin’s color by adapting the environment due to the presence of tiny pigments called chromatophores. It prefers cold and oxygenated water. They hunt shrimp, scallops, crabs, clams, moon snails, abalones, small octopus, flatfish, rockfish and sculpins for the food. It is the prey for seals, dogfish sharks, sea otters, man, lingcod, sea lions, seals, sea otters, larger octopuses and fish. It has lifespan of 4 to 5 years. Other common names of Octopus dofleini are North Pacific giant octopus, Giant Pacific octopus, Giant octopus, Poulpe géant and Pulpo gigante.

    History

    It is usually found in the Pacific Ocean. It was recorded in Alaskan Aleutian Islands and Baja California. It is extended in Northeast of Japan. The name octopus was kept by Ancient Greeks which means eight foot. It was illustrated on Minoan and Cretan coins and painted on jars in Mycenaenera. Around 300 million years ago, the ancestors of octopus were on Carboniferous seas. The oldest fossil of octopus was found in Chicago of Field Museum. It is distributed to coastal North Pacific in Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, British Columbia, Northern Japan, Russia and Korea.

    Nutritional value

    About 85 grams of cooked octopus offers 51.42 g of moisture, 139 calories, 25.35 g of protein, 1.77 g of total lipid fat, 2.72 g of ash and 3.74 g of carbohydrate. It also offers 1275% of DV of Vitamin B12, 138.55% of Selenium, 101.38% of Iron, 69.78% of Copper, 65.97% of Isoleucine, 64.55% of tryptophan, 61.99% of threonine, 56.64% of lysine, 52.46% of valine, 50.70% of protein, 48.27% of leucine, 42.38% of Vitamin B6, 39.53% of histidine, 33.86% of phosphorus, 26.07% of sodium, 26% of zinc, 20.08% of niacin, 15.30% of vitamin B5, 12.51% of Choline, 12.14% of magnesium, 11.40% of potassium and 10.86% of Vitamin A.

    Health Benefits of Octopus

    Octopus does not have hard shell and belongs to mollusk family which also includes oysters, mussels, clams, nautilus and squid. It is vital in Mediterranean dishes and regarded as delicacies. It has high content of Omega-3 fatty acids that helps to lower the chances of stroke and heart attack. It promotes the cardiovascular health and stimulates cognitive health. It has low content of saturated fat which assists in losing weight.

    1. Treats cancer

    The deficiency of Vitamin B12 is the cause for breast cancer. It could be prevented by the intake of food rich in vitamin B12. (1)

    1. Formation of hemoglobin

    Iron is vital for the hemoglobin formation. It helps to provide the shade of red to the blood. It assists to transport oxygen to the cells of the body. As human beings lose blood in injuries, the extra hemoglobin is essential. During menstruation, women lose blood so they have high chances to suffer from anemia. (2) (3)

    1. Supports growth

    Copper is vital for the growth of the body. It helps to prevent nervous, skeletal and cardiovascular systems. The deficiency of copper obstructs in the oxygenation of red blood cells. (4)

    1. Hair benefits

    Protein is essential to maintain the healthy hair and also to prevent from damages. The study shows that protein has vital role in the growth of hair.  Due to these benefits, it is used for the production of conditioners. (5) (6) 

    1. Kidney ailments

    Vitamin B6 controls the fat level found in the human heart. That helps to prevent various cardiac problems. It also prevents the formation of kidney stones and maintains the good shape of kidneys. (7)

    1. Brain health

    Phosphorus is vital for the cells of brain as well as its functions. The adequate amount of phosphorus enhances the brain functions and cognitive development. The deficiency of phosphorus increases the chances of cognitive malfunction as well as dementia. (8)

    1. Source of energy

    Niacin assists in the functions of converting the carbohydrate, proteins and fats into energy. (9)

    1. Reduce stress

    Vitamin B5 helps to treat mental ailments such as depression, anxiety and stress. It stimulates the mind fitness and regulates hormones that cause these conditions. (10)

    1. Lowers migraine

    The supplements of magnesium help to lower the attacks and severity of migraine along with the reduction of recurrence. (11)

    1. Balance pressure

    It is essential to maintain balance in blood pressure. It lowers the chances of hypertension and heart ailments. It has vasodilator properties which provide relief from the tension of blood vessels. (12)

    Precautions                                                                                                 

    • One should be careful while eating seafood.
    • Doctor’s consultancy is needed for the people with health problems.

    How to Eat         

    • It is dressed with lemon, olive oil, capers, minced garlic and herbs.
    • It is grilled as well as poached, There are many easy octopus recipes to make.     

    Other Facts        

    • The World record made by Octopus dofleini weighs 136 kg (300 lb) having arm span of 9.8 m (32 ft).
    • Beak is the hardest part of octopus.
    • The color of octopus blood is green or blue.
    • It is considered as intelligent invertebrates.
    • They are also called chameleons of the sea as they are able to change the skin’s color and texture.
    • Beak is made up of keratin which also forms fingernails.
    • About 90%, they are made of muscle.
    • Giant Pacific Octopus is the largest octopus of the world.
    • They have three hearts.
    • They have the ability to regrow its arms.
    • One sucker of Giant Pacific Octopus can lift 35 pounds (16 kilograms) of weight.
    • In Korea, Octopus is eaten alive.
    • It has got great eyesight as well as sense of touch.

    Octopus facts

    They are soft bodied with no bones. The mantle of bag shaped consists of internal organs and has the color of reddish brown. The head is huge and bulbous and colors from reddish to brown. They have got eight arms with each having 280 suckers having thousands of chemical receptors. It also has special pigment cells in the skin that assist them to change their color as well as textures. It fusions well with plants, corals and rocks. They usually hunt at night. When it is threatened, it releases purple to black ink to escape from predators. Female lays about thousands of eggs which breed for almost six months.

    Octopus Quick Facts
    Name: Octopus
    Scientific Name: Octopus dofleini
    Origin It is usually found in the Pacific Ocean. It was recorded in Alaskan Aleutian Islands and Baja California.
    Colors Reddish brown or dark red
    Shapes Compressible; Radius: 9.6 m
    Flesh colors White
    Calories 139 Kcal./cup
    Major nutrients Vitamin B-12 (1275.00%)
    Selenium (138.55%)
    Iron (101.38%)
    Copper (69.78%)
    Isoleucine (65.97%)
    Health benefits Treats cancer, Formation of hemoglobin, Supports growth, Hair benefits, Kidney ailments
    Name Octopus
    Scientific Name Octopus dofleini
    Native It is usually found in the Pacific Ocean.
    Common/English Name North Pacific giant octopus, Giant Pacific octopus,  Giant octopus, Poulpe géant, Pulpo gigante
    Name in Other Languages Finnish: Jättiläistursas;
    French: Poulpe géant;
    German: Krake, Pulpo;
    Italian: Polpo del Pacifico;
    Japanese: Mizo dako, Mizudako;                             
    Spanish: Pulpo gigante, Pulpo gigante de Pacífico
    Habitat Cool-blooded or poikilothermic
    Found Rocky areas, kelp forests, caves
    Lifespan 4-5 years
    Prey Shrimp, scallops, crabs, clams, moon snails, abalones, small octopus, flatfish, rockfish, sculpins
    Predators Seals, dogfish sharks, sea otters, man, lingcod, sea lions, seals, sea otters, larger octopuses, fish
    Spawning Winter months
    Shape & size Compressible; Radius: 9.6 m
    Color Reddish brown or dark red
    Weight 272 kg
    Arms size 6 feet
    Flesh color White
    Major Nutritions Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 30.6 µg (1275.00%)
    Selenium, Se 76.2 µg (138.55%)
    Iron, Fe 8.11 mg (101.38%)
    Copper, Cu 0.628 mg (69.78%)
    Isoleucine 1.103 g (65.97%)
    Tryptophan 0.284 g (64.55%)
    Threonine 1.091 g (61.99%)
    Lysine 1.894 g (56.64%)
    Valine 1.108 g (52.46%)
    Protein 25.35 g (50.70%)
    Health Benefits
    • Treats cancer
    • Formation of hemoglobin
    • Supports growth
    • Hair benefits
    • Kidney ailments
    • Brain health
    • Source of energy
    • Reduce stress
    • Lowers migraine
    • Balance pressure
    Calories in 3 oz (85 gm) 139 Kcal.
    Precautions
    • Seafood should be carefully eaten.
    • Consult doctor for use.
    How to Eat
    • It is dressed with lemon, olive oil, capers, minced garlic as well as herbs.
    • It is also grilled and poached.
    Other Facts
    • The World record weighs 136 kg (300 lb) with arm span of 9.8 m (32 ft).
    • Beak is considered as the hardest part.
    • The color of blood is either green or blue.
    • They are intelligent invertebrates.
    • They are able to change the skin’s color and texture.
    • It is the largest octopus of world.
    • They have three hearts.
    • It has got great eyesight and sense of touch.

     

    References:

    http://test2.mysticaquarium.org/images/documents/octopusfactsheet.pdf 

    ttp://www.alaskasealife.org/aslc_resident_species/45 

    http://ipfactly.com/15-interesting-facts-octopus-kids/ 

    http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/octopus.html 

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    Octopus Scientific Classification

    Scientific Name: Octopus dofleini

    Rank Scientific Name & (Common Name)
    Domain Eukarya
    Kingdom Animalia
    Subkingdom Bilateria
    Infrakingdom Protostomia
    Superphylum Lophozoa
    Phylum Mollusca
    Order Octopoda
    Suborder Incirrina
    Family Octopodidae
    Subfamily Octopodinae
    Genus Enteroctopus
    Species Dofleini
    Class Cephalopoda
    Sub Class Coleoidea
    • Cooked
    • Raw
    • Alaska native
    Nutritional value of  Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat
    Serving Size: 3 oz, 85 g

    Calories 139 Kcal. Calories from Fat 15.93 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 51.42 g N/D
    Energy 139 Kcal N/D
    Energy 583 kJ N/D
    Protein 25.35 g 50.70%
    Total Fat (lipid) 1.77 g 5.06%
    Ash 2.72 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 3.74 g 2.88%

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 90 mg 9.00%
    Iron, Fe 8.11 mg 101.38%
    Magnesium, Mg 51 mg 12.14%
    Phosphorus, P 237 mg 33.86%
    Potassium, K 536 mg 11.40%
    Sodium, Na 391 mg 26.07%
    Zinc, Zn 2.86 mg 26.00%
    Copper, Cu 0.628 mg 69.78%
    Manganese, Mn 0.04 mg 1.74%
    Selenium, Se 76.2 µg 138.55%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.048 mg 4.00%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.065 mg 5.00%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 3.213 mg 20.08%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.765 mg 15.30%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.551 mg 42.38%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 20 µg 5.00%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 20 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 20 µg N/D
    Choline 68.8 mg 12.51%
    Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 30.6 µg 1275.00%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 6.8 mg 7.56%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 76 µg 10.86%
    Vitamin A, IU 255 IU N/D
    Retinol 76 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.02 mg 6.80%
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.1 µg 0.08%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.385 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.043 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.252 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.085 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.275 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.112 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.105 g N/D
    Gadoleic acid 20:1 (eicosenoic acid) 0.041 g N/D
    Erucic acid 22:1 (docosenoic acid) 0.017 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.405 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.015 g N/D
    18:04 0.048 g N/D
    20:4 undifferentiated 0.066 g N/D
    20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.129 g N/D
    22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.01 g N/D
    22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.138 g N/D
    Cholesterol 82 mg N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.284 g 64.55%
    Threonine 1.091 g 61.99%
    Isoleucine 1.103 g 65.97%
    Leucine 1.784 g 48.27%
    Lysine 1.894 g 56.64%
    Methionine 0.572 g N/D
    Cystine 0.332 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.909 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.811 g N/D
    Valine 1.108 g 52.46%
    Arginine 1.85 g N/D
    Histidine 0.487 g 39.53%
    Alanine 1.533 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 2.445 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 3.448 g N/D
    Glycine 1.586 g N/D
    Proline 1.034 g N/D
    Serine 1.136 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

     

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

    Nutritional value of Mollusks, octopus, common, raw
    Serving Size: 3 oz, 85 g

    Calories 70 Kcal. Calories from Fat 7.92 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 68.21 g N/D
    Energy 70 Kcal N/D
    Energy 292 kJ N/D
    Protein 12.67 g 25.34%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.88 g 2.51%
    Ash 1.36 g N/D
    Carbohydrate 1.87 g 1.44%

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 45 mg 4.50%
    Iron, Fe 4.5 mg 56.25%
    Magnesium, Mg 26 mg 6.19%
    Phosphorus, P 158 mg 22.57%
    Potassium, K 298 mg 6.34%
    Sodium, Na 196 mg 13.07%
    Zinc, Zn 1.43 mg 13.00%
    Copper, Cu 0.37 mg 41.11%
    Manganese, Mn 0.021 mg 0.91%
    Selenium, Se 38.1 µg 69.27%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.025 mg 2.08%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.034 mg 2.62%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1.785 mg 11.16%
    Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) 0.425 mg 8.50%
    Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 0.306 mg 23.54%
    Vitamin B9 (Folate) 14 µg 3.50%
    Folic Acid 0 µg N/D
    Folate, food 14 µg N/D
    Folate, DEF 14 µg N/D
    Choline 55.2 mg 10.04%
    Vitamin B-12 (Cobalamine) 17 µg 708.33%
    Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 4.2 mg 4.67%
    Fat soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin A, RAE 38 µg 5.43%
    Vitamin A, IU 128 IU N/D
    Retinol 38 µg N/D
    Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.02 mg 6.80%
    Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.1 µg 0.08%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.193 g N/D
    Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.021 g N/D
    Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 0.126 g N/D
    Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 0.043 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.138 g N/D
    Palmitoleic acid 16:1 (hexadecenoic acid) 0.056 g N/D
    Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 0.053 g N/D
    Gadoleic acid 20:1 (eicosenoic acid) 0.02 g N/D
    Erucic acid 22:1 (docosenoic acid) 0.009 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.203 g N/D
    Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 0.008 g N/D
    Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 0 g N/D
    18:04 0.024 g N/D
    20:4 undifferentiated 0.033 g N/D
    20:5 n-3 (EPA) 0.065 g N/D
    22:5 n-3 (DPA) 0.005 g N/D
    22:6 n-3 (DHA) 0.069 g N/D
    Cholesterol 41 mg N/D

     
    Amino acids Amount % DV
    Tryptophan 0.142 g 32.27%
    Threonine 0.546 g 31.02%
    Isoleucine 0.552 g 33.01%
    Leucine 0.892 g 24.13%
    Lysine 0.947 g 28.32%
    Methionine 0.286 g N/D
    Cystine 0.167 g N/D
    Phenylalanine 0.454 g N/D
    Tyrosine 0.405 g N/D
    Valine 0.553 g 26.18%
    Arginine 0.925 g N/D
    Histidine 0.243 g 19.72%
    Alanine 0.767 g N/D
    Aspartic acid 1.222 g N/D
    Glutamic acid 1.723 g N/D
    Glycine 0.793 g N/D
    Proline 0.517 g N/D
    Serine 0.568 g N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

     

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

    Nutritional value of  Octopus (Alaska Native)
    Serving Size:1 Value, 100 g

    Calories 56 Kcal. Calories from Fat 7.2 Kcal.

     

    Proximity Amount % DV
    Water 84 g N/D
    Energy 56 Kcal N/D
    Energy 236 kJ N/D
    Protein 12.3 g 24.60%
    Total Fat (lipid) 0.8 g 2.29%
    Ash 1.5 g N/D

     
    Minerals Amount % DV
    Calcium, Ca 35 mg 3.50%
    Iron, Fe 4.9 mg 61.25%
    Magnesium, Mg 158 mg 37.62%
    Phosphorus, P 1.43 mg 0.20%
    Potassium, K 0.37 mg 0.01%
    Sodium, Na 0.021 mg 0.00%


     
    Vitamins Amount % DV
    Water soluble Vitamins
    Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 0.03 mg 2.50%
    Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.04 mg 3.08%
    Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 2 mg 12.50%

     
    Lipids Amount % DV
    Fatty acids, total saturated 0.2 g N/D
    Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.2 g N/D
    Cholesterol 41 mg N/D

    *Above mentioned Percent Daily Values (%DVs) are based on 2,000 calorie diet intake. Daily values (DVs) may be different depending upon your daily calorie needs. Mentioned values are recommended by a U.S. Department of Agriculture. They are not healthbenefitstimes.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average age of 19 to 50 years and weighs 194 lbs.

     

    Source:
    https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/

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