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Oysters vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oysters and Rice

  • Oysters is richer than Rice in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Choline, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Oysters is 729% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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
9
:
1
Rice
Rice
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +667.5%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.2%
Contains more Potassium +297.1%
Contains more Zinc +15940.8%
Contains more Copper +8171%
Contains more Manganese +25.2%
Contains more Selenium +426.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +667.5%
Contains more Magnesium +191.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +351.2%
Contains more Potassium +297.1%
Contains more Zinc +15940.8%
Contains more Copper +8171%
Contains more Manganese +25.2%
Contains more Selenium +426.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%

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
7
:
3
Rice
Rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
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%
Rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +314.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
4
:
1
Rice
Rice
Contains more Protein +324.5%
Contains more Fats +1121.4%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +261.9%
Contains more Carbs +416.9%
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
Rice
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +324.5%
Contains more Fats +1121.4%
Contains more Water +14.2%
Contains more Other +261.9%
Contains more Carbs +416.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
1
Rice
Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1289.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Rice
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +475%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1289.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Rice Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 27.77g Rice
Protein 11.42g 2.69g Oysters
Fats 3.42g 0.28g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 28.17g Rice
Calories 102kcal 130kcal Rice
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0.05g Rice
Fiber 0g 0.4g Rice
Calcium 116mg 10mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1.2mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 12mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 43mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 35mg Oysters
Sodium 166mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 78.6mg 0.49mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.069mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.472mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 7.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.04mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.163mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.013mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.476mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.39mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.093mg Rice
Folate 14µg 58µg Rice
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.031mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg 0.096mg Rice
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.116mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg 0.222mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg 0.097mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg 0.063mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.144mg Oysters
Valine 0.523mg 0.164mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg 0.063mg Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Rice
Trans Fat 0.068g Rice
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.077g Rice
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.088g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.076g 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 Rice
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice
Rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.871g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.