Australian Octopus vs Imported — Country of Origin

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Australia

Australian Octopus

TAS / VIC / SA

🇦🇺 Local

Catch methodPot (low impact)

Mechanical tenderisingNone

Days to plate2–4 days

Vitamin B12 (per 100g)18µg

Price per kg~$40

Overall rating: Australian Octopus scores 8.9/10 — fresh, untreated, under-rated.

Various

Imported Octopus

Spain / Morocco / China

Catch methodVariable

Mechanical tenderisingCommon

Days to plate10–28 days

Vitamin B12 (per 100g)13µg

Price per kg~$30

Overall rating: Imported Octopus scores 6.4/10 — variable origin and treatment.

How Australian Octopus compares to imported equivalents on key nutrients.

Protein19g16.4g

Selenium50µg32µg

Iron4.1mg2.6mg

Vitamin B1218µg13µg

Copper2.5mg1.7mg