Crayfish vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Crayfish and Oysters
- Crayfish is higher in Phosphorus, and Folate, yet Oysters is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Choline, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
- Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 699% more than Crayfish.
- Crayfish contains 3 times more Folate than Oysters. While Crayfish contains 44µg of Folate, Oysters contains only 14µg.
- The amount of Cholesterol in Oysters is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, wild, cooked, moist heat 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.
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Phosphorus
+39.2%
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Potassium
+112.9%
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Sodium
-43.4%
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Calcium
+93.3%
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Iron
+1009.6%
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Zinc
+4365.9%
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Copper
+733.1%
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Manganese
+13.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Selenium - 39.5
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Phosphorus
+39.2%
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Potassium
+112.9%
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Sodium
-43.4%
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Calcium
+93.3%
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Iron
+1009.6%
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Zinc
+4365.9%
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Copper
+733.1%
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Manganese
+13.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Selenium - 39.5
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+38.9%
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Vitamin B3
+23.2%
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Vitamin B5
+29.8%
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Vitamin B6
+24.6%
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Folate
+214.3%
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Vitamin A
+76%
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Vitamin E
+13.3%
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Vitamin B2
+111.8%
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Vitamin B12
+714%
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Vitamin K
+1900%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+38.9%
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Vitamin B3
+23.2%
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Vitamin B5
+29.8%
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Vitamin B6
+24.6%
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Folate
+214.3%
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Vitamin A
+76%
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Vitamin E
+13.3%
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Vitamin B2
+111.8%
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Vitamin B12
+714%
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Vitamin K
+1900%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+46.8%
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+75%
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Fats
+185%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Water - 78.19
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Protein
+46.8%
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+75%
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Fats
+185%
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Carbs
+∞%
Equal in Water - 78.19
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-80.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+187.7%
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Saturated Fat
-80.9%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+107.4%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+187.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 0g | 5.45g | |
Protein | 16.77g | 11.42g | |
Fats | 1.2g | 3.42g | |
Carbs | 0g | 5.45g | |
Calories | 82kcal | 102kcal | |
Starch | 0.9g | ||
Sugar | 0g | 1.23g | |
Calcium | 60mg | 116mg | |
Iron | 0.83mg | 9.21mg | |
Magnesium | 33mg | 35mg | |
Phosphorus | 270mg | 194mg | |
Potassium | 296mg | 139mg | |
Sodium | 94mg | 166mg | |
Zinc | 1.76mg | 78.6mg | |
Copper | 0.685mg | 5.707mg | |
Manganese | 0.522mg | 0.591mg | |
Selenium | 36.7µg | 39.5µg | |
Vitamin A | 50IU | 88IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 15µg | 26µg | |
Vitamin E | 1.5mg | 1.7mg | |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | |
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.036mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.085mg | 0.18mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.28mg | 1.85mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.58mg | 0.447mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.061mg | |
Folate | 44µg | 14µg | |
Vitamin B12 | 2.15µg | 17.5µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0.138mg | |
Threonine | 0.676mg | 0.046mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.811mg | 0.459mg | |
Leucine | 1.329mg | 0.716mg | |
Lysine | 1.457mg | 0.762mg | |
Methionine | 0.472mg | 0.257mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.706mg | 0.413mg | |
Valine | 0.786mg | 0.523mg | |
Histidine | 0.341mg | 0.22mg | |
Cholesterol | 133mg | 79mg | |
Trans Fat | 0.068g | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.181g | 0.948g | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.047g | 0.271g | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.119g | 0.353g | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.244g | 0.506g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 1.056g | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | ||
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g | ||
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | ||
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | ||
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
486%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crayfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crayfish contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crayfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.767g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crayfish is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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.