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Seed vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Seed and Oysters

  • Seed is higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3, yet Oysters is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Oysters covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 729% more than Seed.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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.
Seed
Seed
7
:
3
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Calcium +444%
Contains more Magnesium +857.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.3%
Contains more Potassium +192.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Manganese +360.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.7%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +1616.2%
Contains more Copper +517.6%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Calcium +444%
Contains more Magnesium +857.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +343.3%
Contains more Potassium +192.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.4%
Contains more Manganese +360.7%
Contains more Selenium +39.7%
Contains more Iron +19.3%
Contains more Zinc +1616.2%
Contains more Copper +517.6%

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.
Seed
Seed
4
:
8
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +63%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1622.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +377.3%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +63%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
4
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +798.8%
Contains more Carbs +672.8%
Contains more Other +215.8%
Contains more Water +1248.1%
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +44.8%
Contains more Fats +798.8%
Contains more Carbs +672.8%
Contains more Other +215.8%
Contains more Water +1248.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
2
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2141%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +356.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2141%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 5.45g Seed
Protein 16.54g 11.42g Seed
Fats 30.74g 3.42g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 5.45g Seed
Calories 486kcal 102kcal Seed
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Seed
Fiber 34.4g 0g Seed
Calcium 631mg 116mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 335mg 35mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 194mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 139mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 166mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.924mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 2.723mg 0.591mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 39.5µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.5mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.036mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 1.85mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg Oysters
Folate 49µg 14µg Seed
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.138mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.046mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.459mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.716mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.762mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.257mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.413mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.523mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.22mg Seed
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0.068g Oysters
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.506g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 1.056g Seed
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g 0.061g Seed
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g 0.163g Seed
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
Seed 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
35%
Seed
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 150mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Seed
Seed is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.