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Squid as food vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Squid as food and Oysters different?

  • Squid as food has more Vitamin B2, Selenium, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, and Vitamin B12.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Zinc 683% more than Squid as food.
  • Squid as food has 10 times more Vitamin B2 than Oysters. Squid as food has 1.729mg of Vitamin B2, while Oysters has 0.18mg.
  • Oysters contains less Sodium.

Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types were 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 +55.2%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Potassium +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +126.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Zinc +2171.7%
Contains more Copper +471.8%
Contains more Manganese +182.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Calcium +55.2%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +199%
Contains more Potassium +358.3%
Contains more Selenium +126.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.7%
Contains more Zinc +2171.7%
Contains more Copper +471.8%
Contains more Manganese +182.8%

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 A +667%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +224.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
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 A +667%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +860.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +342.6%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +224.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +184.4%
Contains more Other +121.1%
Contains more Fats +144.3%
Contains more Carbs +232.3%
Contains more Water +27.9%
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
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 +184.4%
Contains more Other +121.1%
Contains more Fats +144.3%
Contains more Carbs +232.3%
Contains more Water +27.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294%
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +294%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Squid as food Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 1.64g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 32.48g 11.42g Squid as food
Fats 1.4g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 1.64g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 158kcal 102kcal Squid as food
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Squid as food
Calcium 180mg 116mg Squid as food
Iron 10.84mg 9.21mg Squid as food
Magnesium 60mg 35mg Squid as food
Phosphorus 580mg 194mg Squid as food
Potassium 637mg 139mg Squid as food
Sodium 744mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 3.46mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.998mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.209mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 89.6µg 39.5µg Squid as food
Vitamin A 675IU 88IU Squid as food
Vitamin A RAE 203µg 26µg Squid as food
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 8.5mg 0mg Squid as food
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 1.729mg 0.18mg Squid as food
Vitamin B3 2.189mg 1.85mg Squid as food
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.447mg Squid as food
Vitamin B6 0.27mg 0.061mg Squid as food
Folate 24µg 14µg Squid as food
Vitamin B12 5.4µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0.138mg Squid as food
Threonine 1.398mg 0.046mg Squid as food
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0.459mg Squid as food
Leucine 2.287mg 0.716mg Squid as food
Lysine 2.427mg 0.762mg Squid as food
Methionine 0.733mg 0.257mg Squid as food
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0.413mg Squid as food
Valine 1.419mg 0.523mg Squid as food
Histidine 0.624mg 0.22mg Squid as food
Cholesterol 224mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Squid as food
Saturated Fat 0.236g 0.948g Squid as food
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.162g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.268g 1.056g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Squid as food 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
110%
Squid as food
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
Squid as food
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid as food
Squid as food is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid as food
Squid as food is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid as food
Squid as food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 578mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 145mg)
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. Squid as food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.

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