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Eel vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Eel and Oysters

  • Eel is higher in Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1, yet Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 696% more than Eel.
  • Eel contains 44 times more Vitamin A than Oysters. While Eel contains 1137µg of Vitamin A, Oysters contains only 26µg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Oysters is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Eel
Eel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 7.8% 31% 24% 9.7% 57% 119% 8.5% 5.2% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +151.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +346.2%
Contains more IronIron +1339.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +19579.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +3678.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1377.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +375.9%

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.
Eel
Eel
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6% 227% 0% 0% 46% 12% 84% 17% 18% 361% 0% 13% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5.3% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4203.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +505.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 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 ProteinProtein +107.1%
Contains more FatsFats +337.1%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +31.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Eel
Eel
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22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.214 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1721.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eel Oysters Opinion
Calories 236kcal 102kcal Eel
Protein 23.65g 11.42g Eel
Fats 14.95g 3.42g Eel
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Eel
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Cholesterol 161mg 79mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Magnesium 26mg 35mg Oysters
Calcium 26mg 116mg Oysters
Potassium 349mg 139mg Eel
Iron 0.64mg 9.21mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Eel
Copper 0.029mg 5.707mg Oysters
Zinc 2.08mg 78.6mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 277mg 194mg Eel
Sodium 65mg 166mg Eel
Vitamin A 3787IU 88IU Eel
Vitamin A 1137µg 26µg Eel
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Manganese 0.04mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 8.3µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.036mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 1.85mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.061mg Eel
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Folate 17µg 14µg Eel
Trans Fat 0.068g Eel
Choline 130mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 3.023g 0.948g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 9.218g 0.506g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 1.056g Eel
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.138mg Eel
Threonine 1.037mg 0.046mg Eel
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.459mg Eel
Leucine 1.922mg 0.716mg Eel
Lysine 2.171mg 0.762mg Eel
Methionine 0.7mg 0.257mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.413mg Eel
Valine 1.218mg 0.523mg Eel
Histidine 0.696mg 0.22mg Eel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.02g Eel
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Eel Oysters
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
60%
Eel
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Eel
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.075g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel 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 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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.