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Alaska pollock vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Alaska pollock and Oysters?

  • Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, while Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 709% higher.
  • Oysters has 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Alaska pollock. Alaska pollock has 0.329mg of Vitamin B6, while Oysters has 0.061mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Sodium.

We used Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
4
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6
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +209.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Iron +1544.6%
Contains less Sodium -60.4%
Contains more Zinc +13689.5%
Contains more Copper +9411.7%
Contains more Manganese +3183.3%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +209.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Iron +1544.6%
Contains less Sodium -60.4%
Contains more Zinc +13689.5%
Contains more Copper +9411.7%
Contains more Manganese +3183.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
5
:
6
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +507.1%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.447
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +439.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +507.1%
Contains more Folate +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +378.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.447

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
2
:
3
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Contains more Fats +189.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 78.19
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +105.6%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Contains more Fats +189.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 78.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
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2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Alaska pollock Oysters
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Alaska pollock Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 23.48g 11.42g Alaska pollock
Fats 1.18g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 111kcal 102kcal Alaska pollock
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Alaska pollock
Calcium 72mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.56mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 81mg 35mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 267mg 194mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 430mg 139mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 419mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 0.57mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.06mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.018mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 44.1µg 39.5µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 51IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 17µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.28mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 51IU 2IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 1.3µg 0µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.036mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.223mg 0.18mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 3.949mg 1.85mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.329mg 0.061mg Alaska pollock
Folate 3µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 3.66µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.138mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg 0.046mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg 0.459mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg 0.716mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg 0.762mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg 0.257mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg 0.413mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg 0.523mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg 0.22mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 86mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.159g 0.948g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.423g 0.271g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.086g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.027g 0.02g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.134g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.583g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Alaska pollock Oysters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Alaska pollock
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Alaska pollock
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 253mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/nutrients
  2. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.