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Table salt vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Table salt and Oysters?

  • Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, and Manganese than Table salt.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1678% higher.
  • Oysters is lower in Sodium.

We used Salt, table and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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 +383.3%
Contains more Iron +2690.9%
Contains more Magnesium +3400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1637.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +78500%
Contains more Copper +18923.3%
Contains more Manganese +491%
Contains more Selenium +39400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Calcium +383.3%
Contains more Iron +2690.9%
Contains more Magnesium +3400%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1637.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Contains more Zinc +78500%
Contains more Copper +18923.3%
Contains more Manganese +491%
Contains more Selenium +39400%

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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Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +6465.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38995%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 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 Other +6465.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +38995%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 0g 11.42g Oysters
Fats 0g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 0kcal 102kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Table salt
Calcium 24mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.33mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 1mg 35mg Oysters
Phosphorus 0mg 194mg Oysters
Potassium 8mg 139mg Oysters
Sodium 38758mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 0.1mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.03mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.1mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 0.1µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 0IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.061mg Oysters
Folate 0µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0mg 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0mg 0.046mg Oysters
Isoleucine 0mg 0.459mg Oysters
Leucine 0mg 0.716mg Oysters
Lysine 0mg 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0mg 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.413mg Oysters
Valine 0mg 0.523mg Oysters
Histidine 0mg 0.22mg Oysters
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Table salt
Trans Fat 0g 0.068g Table salt
Saturated Fat 0g 0.948g Table salt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 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
Table salt Oysters
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
0%
Table salt
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $2.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 38592mg)
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
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/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.