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Turkey meat vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Turkey meat and Oysters

  • Turkey meat is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, yet Oysters is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin E , and Calcium.
  • Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 692% more than Turkey meat.
  • Turkey meat contains 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Oysters. While Turkey meat contains 0.616mg of Vitamin B6, Oysters contains only 0.061mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
3
:
7
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Iron +745%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +3069.4%
Contains more Copper +6036.6%
Contains more Manganese +4121.4%
Contains more Selenium +32.6%
Turkey meat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.9%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains less Sodium -38%
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Iron +745%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +3069.4%
Contains more Copper +6036.6%
Contains more Manganese +4121.4%
Contains more Selenium +32.6%

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.
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
6
:
5
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +909.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2328.6%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1615.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Turkey meat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +417.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +909.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +125.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +2328.6%
Contains more Folate +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1615.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
3
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Fats +116.1%
Contains more Carbs +8983.3%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +216.7%
Turkey meat
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +150%
Contains more Fats +116.1%
Contains more Carbs +8983.3%
Contains more Water +23.1%
Contains more Other +216.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey meat
Turkey meat
2
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +423.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%
Turkey meat
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +423.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 28.55g 11.42g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 3.42g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 189kcal 102kcal Turkey meat
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Turkey meat
Calcium 14mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 1.09mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 30mg 35mg Oysters
Phosphorus 223mg 194mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 139mg Turkey meat
Sodium 103mg 166mg Turkey meat
Zinc 2.48mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.093mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.014mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 29.8µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 39IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.07mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 15IU 2IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.036mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.18mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 1.85mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.447mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.061mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.138mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.046mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.459mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.716mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.762mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.257mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.413mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.523mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.22mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.101g 0.068g Oysters
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.506g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 1.056g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g 0.007g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g 0.061g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g 0.007g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.207g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.