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Oysters vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oysters and Alaska pollock?

  • Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese, while Alaska pollock is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Phosphorus.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 709% higher.
  • Alaska pollock has 95 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters has 5.707mg of Copper, while Alaska pollock has 0.06mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Sodium.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
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%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +209.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
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%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +37.6%
Contains more Potassium +209.4%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%

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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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%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.432
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%
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%
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%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.432

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oysters Alaska pollock
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 Oysters Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 3.42g 1.18g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 111kcal Alaska pollock
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Alaska pollock
Calcium 116mg 72mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.56mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 194mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 139mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 166mg 419mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 0.57mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.06mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.018mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 88IU 51IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 17µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.28mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.432mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 14µg 3µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 3.66µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 0.046mg 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 0.716mg 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 0.762mg 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.257mg 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 0.523mg 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.22mg 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 79mg 86mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.086g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.134g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.583g 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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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Alaska pollock
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
197%
Oysters
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
59%
Alaska pollock

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