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Burbot vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Burbot and Oysters different?

  • Burbot is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 706% higher.
  • Burbot contains 12 times more Vitamin B1 than Oysters. While Burbot contains 0.429mg of Vitamin B1, Oysters contains only 0.036mg.

Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
Burbot
Burbot
5
:
5
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +272.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.8%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +700.9%
Contains more Zinc +8003.1%
Contains more Copper +2129.3%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%
Burbot
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +272.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.8%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +700.9%
Contains more Zinc +8003.1%
Contains more Copper +2129.3%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%

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.
Burbot
Burbot
3
:
8
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.4%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1802.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.85
Burbot
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 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 +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.4%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1802.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.85

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
Burbot
1
:
4
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +116.8%
Contains more Fats +228.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +92.4%
Equal in Water - 78.19
Burbot
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 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 +116.8%
Contains more Fats +228.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +92.4%
Equal in Water - 78.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Burbot
Burbot
1
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.2%
Burbot
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.209 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.381 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Burbot Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 24.76g 11.42g Burbot
Fats 1.04g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 115kcal 102kcal Burbot
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Burbot
Calcium 64mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 1.15mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 41mg 35mg Burbot
Phosphorus 256mg 194mg Burbot
Potassium 518mg 139mg Burbot
Sodium 124mg 166mg Burbot
Zinc 0.97mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.256mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.897mg 0.591mg Burbot
Selenium 16.2µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 17IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.429mg 0.036mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.172mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.973mg 1.85mg Burbot
Vitamin B5 0.173mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.346mg 0.061mg Burbot
Folate 1µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 0.92µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.277mg 0.138mg Burbot
Threonine 1.085mg 0.046mg Burbot
Isoleucine 1.141mg 0.459mg Burbot
Leucine 2.012mg 0.716mg Burbot
Lysine 2.274mg 0.762mg Burbot
Methionine 0.733mg 0.257mg Burbot
Phenylalanine 0.966mg 0.413mg Burbot
Valine 1.275mg 0.523mg Burbot
Histidine 0.729mg 0.22mg Burbot
Cholesterol 77mg 79mg Burbot
Trans Fat 0.068g Burbot
Saturated Fat 0.209g 0.948g Burbot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.123g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.09g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.033g 0.02g Burbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.381g 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
Burbot 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
33%
Burbot
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Burbot
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burbot
Burbot contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is cheaper?
Burbot
Burbot is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/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.