<strong>Does octopus have more protein than chicken?</strong>

According to USDA's FoodData Central website, Octopus does NOT have more protein than Chicken. USDA says that 100g of Octopus have 13.2 grams of Protein while 100 grams of Chicken have 25.7 grams of protein. Some sources on the internet say that Octopus has more protein than Chicken, but that's false. The official authority of the US government on Food Nutrition says otherwise.

Does octopus taste like chicken?

Of course not. Octopus does not taste like chicken. Octopus has a distinctive taste and texture that is quite different from chicken. Octopus has a tender, almost crunchy texture with a slightly sweet and briny flavor. Chicken, on the other hand, has a more tender, moist texture with a mild flavor that is easily influenced by seasonings and cooking methods. Many people describe the flavor of octopus as being similar to that of squid , with a slightly briny, ocean-like taste.