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Oat vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oat and Oysters?

  • Oat is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, and Iron.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% more.

We used Oats and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat 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.
Oat
Oat
5
:
5
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Magnesium +405.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.6%
Contains more Potassium +208.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +731.8%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%
Contains more Iron +95.1%
Contains more Zinc +1879.8%
Contains more Copper +811.7%
Oat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +405.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +169.6%
Contains more Potassium +208.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Manganese +731.8%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%
Contains more Iron +95.1%
Contains more Zinc +1879.8%
Contains more Copper +811.7%

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.
Oat
Oat
4
:
6
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2019.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Oat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2019.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
4
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Fats +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +1116%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Water +851.2%
Oat
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
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
Contains more Protein +47.9%
Contains more Fats +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +1116%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Water +851.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
2
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +330.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%
Oat
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +330.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 5.45g Oat
Protein 16.89g 11.42g Oat
Fats 6.9g 3.42g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 5.45g Oat
Calories 389kcal 102kcal Oat
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 0g Oat
Calcium 54mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 4.72mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 177mg 35mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 194mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 139mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 166mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.626mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 4.916mg 0.591mg Oat
Selenium 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 0IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.036mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.447mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.061mg Oat
Folate 56µg 14µg Oat
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.138mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.046mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.459mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 0.716mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.312mg 0.257mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.413mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.523mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.22mg Oat
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Oat
Trans Fat 0.068g Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.506g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 1.056g Oat
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
Oat Oysters
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
33%
Oat
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oat
Oat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients
  2. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.