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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 43 times more vitamin A than oysters. While eel contains 3787IU of vitamin A, oysters contains only 88IU.
  • 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% 379% 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% 8.7% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4273.1%
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 DV% diff.
Zinc 2.08mg 78.6mg 696%
Copper 0.029mg 5.707mg 631%
Vitamin B12 2.89µg 17.5µg 609%
Vitamin A 1137µg 26µg 123%
Iron 0.64mg 9.21mg 107%
Selenium 8.3µg 39.5µg 57%
Cholesterol 161mg 79mg 27%
Choline 130mg 24%
Protein 23.65g 11.42g 24%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.591mg 24%
Monounsaturated fat 9.218g 0.506g 22%
Fats 14.95g 3.42g 18%
Vitamin B3 4.487mg 1.85mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.036mg 12%
Phosphorus 277mg 194mg 12%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.18mg 10%
Calcium 26mg 116mg 9%
Saturated fat 3.023g 0.948g 9%
Calories 236kcal 102kcal 7%
Potassium 349mg 139mg 6%
Sodium 65mg 166mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.28mg 0.447mg 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 35mg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.45g 2%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.214g 1.056g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.077mg 0.061mg 1%
Folate 17µg 14µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.45g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Starch 0.9g 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.037mg 0.046mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 1.922mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 2.171mg 0.762mg 0%
Methionine 0.7mg 0.257mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.923mg 0.413mg 0%
Valine 1.218mg 0.523mg 0%
Histidine 0.696mg 0.22mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.108g 0.353g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.081g 0.271g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.095g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g N/A

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
72%
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.