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Oysters vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oysters and Sardine?

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese, however, Sardine is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 703% more.
  • Sardine contains 31 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Sardine contains 0.186mg.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone types 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.
Oysters
Oysters
5
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5
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Iron +215.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Zinc +5900%
Contains more Copper +2968.3%
Contains more Manganese +447.2%
Contains more Calcium +229.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +185.6%
Contains more Selenium +33.4%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Iron +215.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Zinc +5900%
Contains more Copper +2968.3%
Contains more Manganese +447.2%
Contains more Calcium +229.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +185.6%
Contains more Selenium +33.4%

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.
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
9
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
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%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.2%
Contains more Protein +115.6%
Contains more Fats +234.8%
Contains more Other +184.2%
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
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.2%
Contains more Protein +115.6%
Contains more Fats +234.8%
Contains more Other +184.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +664.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.5%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +664.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 3.42g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 208kcal Sardine
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Sardine
Calcium 116mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 9.21mg 2.92mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 194mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 139mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 166mg 307mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 1.31mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.186mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.108mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 88IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 1.7mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 2IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 14µg 10µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 8.94µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.046mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.716mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.762mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.257mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.523mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.22mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 79mg 142mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Sardine
Saturated Fat 0.948g 1.528g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 5.148g Sardine
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
Oysters Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.