Galician Octopus
Pulpo a la Gallega is a flavorful dish providing a solid amount of protein along with moderate fat content, including some saturated fats. It contains carbohydrates and dietary fiber, which support digestion and help keep you feeling full. The dish is rich in essential minerals like phosphorus, potassium, and iron, as well as vitamins B12 and C. This makes it a nourishing and balanced choice that combines taste with health benefits.
Macronutrient distribution
A Serving (250 g) of Galician Octopus contains 490 calories, 27 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates, and 22 g of fat.
- Protein
- 27 g22%
- Carbs
- 45 g37%
- Fat
- 22 g41%
of calories
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 490 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace87 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace124 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort64 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort47 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace62 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)45 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (250 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates45 / 313 g(14%)
- Dietary Fiber4 / 38 g(11%)
- Soluble Fiber1.5 g
- Insoluble Fiber2.5 g
- Total Sugars3 g
Fats
- Total Fat22 / 83 g(27%)
- Saturated Fat4 / 25 g(16%)
- Trans Fat0.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat15 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g
- Cholesterol90 / 300 mg(30%)
- Omega-30.55 g
- Omega-62 g
- Omega-915 g
- Oleic Acid13.5 g
- Capric Acid0.1 g
- Erucic Acid0.8 g
- Lauric Acid0.1 g
- Stearic Acid1.4 g
- Caprylic Acid0.1 g
- Linoleic Acid1.7 g
- Myristic Acid0.3 g
- Palmitic Acid2 g
- Eicosenoic Acid0.7 g
- Arachidonic Acid0.1 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.2 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0.1 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0.05 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.2 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0.05 g
Protein
- Protein27 / 56 g(48%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine2.7 g
- Serine0.8 g
- Valine1.6 g
- Alanine2 g
- Cystine0.1 g
- Cysteine0.4 g
- Proline1 g
- Taurine80 mg
- Arginine1.8 g
- Histidine1 g
- Threonine1.3 g
- Isoleucine1.5 g
- Methionine0.7 g
- Tryptophan0.3 g
- Glutamic Acid3.5 g
- Aspartic Acid2.8 g
- Phenylalanine1.3 g
- Glycine1 g
- Leucine2.5 g
- Tyrosine0.8 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A100 / 900 ug(11%)
- Vitamin C8 / 90 mg(9%)
- Vitamin D0.5 / 15 ug(3%)
- Vitamin E2 / 15 mg(13%)
- Vitamin K5 / 120 ug(4%)
- Vitamin B60.5 / 1.3 mg(38%)
- Vitamin B1210 / 2.4 ug(417%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.2 / 1.2 mg(17%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.5 / 1.3 mg(38%)
- Niacin (B3)6 / 16 mg(38%)
- Folate30 / 400 ug(8%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.8 / 5 mg(16%)
- Biotin5 / 30 ug(17%)
- Choline120 / 550 mg(22%)
Minerals
- Calcium80 / 1,000 mg(8%)
- Iron2.5 / 8 mg(31%)
- Magnesium55 / 420 mg(13%)
- Phosphorus300 / 700 mg(43%)
- Potassium900 / 3,400 mg(26%)
- Sodium700 / 2,300 mg(30%)
- Zinc2 / 11 mg(18%)
- Copper0.4 / 0.9 mg(44%)
- Manganese0.3 / 2.3 mg(13%)
- Selenium40 / 55 ug(73%)
- Iodine40 / 150 ug(27%)
- Chromium5 / 35 ug(14%)
- Molybdenum10 / 45 ug(22%)
- Chloride1,080 / 2,300 mg(47%)
Other
- Water200 / 3,700 g(5%)

