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SWITCH – Project number: 101060483

Call: HORIZON-CL6-2021-FARM2FORK-01-15:
Transition to sustainable and healthy dietary behaviour

Project number: 101060483

Food index Shellfish Cephalopods

Octopus

Octopus

Octopus is a good source of vitamins, iron, and minerals, with a modest amount of cholesterol. While it offers a valuable protein source, it has a significant environmental impact, and it's important to get them from certified sustainable sources.

Data

Environmental score

For producing 1kg

Carbon Footprint

Carbon Footprint

5.8 kg CO2e/kg

Carbon Footprint

Blue Sustainability Index (BSI)

Limit

Nutritional information

For 100g

Proteins (g)10.6
Fat (g)1
Saturated Fat (g)0.4
Monounsaturated Fat (g)0.2
Polyunsaturated Fat (g)0.4
Carbohydrates (g)1.4
Salt (g)1.4