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Oysters vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oysters and Chinook salmon different?

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese, however, Chinook salmon is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 709% higher.
  • Oysters contains 108 times more Copper than Chinook salmon. While Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, Chinook salmon contains only 0.053mg.

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +314.3%
Contains more Iron +912.1%
Contains more Zinc +13935.7%
Contains more Copper +10667.9%
Contains more Manganese +3010.5%
Contains more Magnesium +248.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +263.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
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 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +314.3%
Contains more Iron +912.1%
Contains more Zinc +13935.7%
Contains more Copper +10667.9%
Contains more Manganese +3010.5%
Contains more Magnesium +248.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.2%
Contains more Potassium +263.3%
Contains less Sodium -63.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%

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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Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Folate +150%
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 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +509.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +443%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Protein +125.2%
Contains more Fats +291.2%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +19.2%
Contains more Protein +125.2%
Contains more Fats +291.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1034.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.1%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1034.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 3.42g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Chinook salmon
Calcium 116mg 28mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.91mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 194mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 139mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 166mg 60mg Chinook salmon
Zinc 78.6mg 0.56mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.053mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.019mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 88IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 4.1mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.154mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 14µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 2.87µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.046mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0.716mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.762mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.257mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.523mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.22mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 79mg 85mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Chinook salmon
Saturated Fat 0.948g 3.214g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 2.662g Chinook salmon
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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Oysters Chinook salmon
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
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.266g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients

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

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