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Atlantic Mackerel vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Atlantic Mackerel and Oysters

  • Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, Manganese, and Choline.
  • Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 709% more than Atlantic Mackerel.
  • Atlantic Mackerel contains 322 times more Vitamin D than Oysters. While Atlantic Mackerel contains 643IU of Vitamin D, Oysters contains only 2IU.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
5
:
5
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Magnesium +117.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +465%
Contains more Zinc +12376.2%
Contains more Copper +7717.8%
Contains more Manganese +3840%
Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 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 +117.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +465%
Contains more Zinc +12376.2%
Contains more Copper +7717.8%
Contains more Manganese +3840%

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.
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
9
:
3
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +554.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.9%
Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
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 A +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +554.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
3
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +306.1%
Contains more Other +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23%
Atlantic Mackerel
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 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 +62.9%
Contains more Fats +306.1%
Contains more Other +160.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel
2
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +978.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Atlantic Mackerel
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +978.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Atlantic Mackerel Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 18.6g 11.42g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 13.89g 3.42g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 205kcal 102kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 12mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 1.63mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 76mg 35mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 217mg 194mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 314mg 139mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 90mg 166mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 0.63mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.073mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.015mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 44.1µg 39.5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 167IU 88IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 26µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.52mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 643IU 2IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 16.1µg 0µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.036mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.312mg 0.18mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 9.08mg 1.85mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.856mg 0.447mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.399mg 0.061mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 1µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 8.71µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 5µg 2µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.138mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.815mg 0.046mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.857mg 0.459mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 1.512mg 0.716mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 1.708mg 0.762mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.551mg 0.257mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.726mg 0.413mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.958mg 0.523mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.548mg 0.22mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 70mg 79mg Atlantic Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.068g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 3.257g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 1.401g 0.271g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.898g 0.353g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.212g 0.02g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 5.456g 0.506g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 3.35g 1.056g Atlantic Mackerel
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
Atlantic Mackerel Oysters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Atlantic Mackerel
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.309g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.