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Mackerel vs Oyster - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mackerel and Oyster different?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Selenium, while Oyster is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Oyster covers your daily need of Zinc 782% more than Mackerel.
  • Mackerel contains 11 times more Sodium than Oyster. Mackerel contains 4450mg of Sodium, while Oyster contains 417mg.

Fish, mackerel, salted and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried types were 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains more Iron +396.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Zinc +7820.9%
Contains more Copper +4194%
Equal in Calcium - 62
Equal in Magnesium - 58
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 20% 53% 43% 109% 46% 581% 30% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 19% 261% 42% 69% 22% 55% 2377% 1432%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains more Iron +396.4%
Contains less Sodium -90.6%
Contains more Zinc +7820.9%
Contains more Copper +4194%
Equal in Calcium - 62
Equal in Magnesium - 58

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Oyster
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.202
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 48% 756% 0% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 12% 1500% 20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 13% 38% 47% 31% 17% 15% 24% 1954% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +540.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Folate +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +30.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.202

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +110.9%
Contains more Fats +99.5%
Contains more Other +480.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.5%
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
9% 13% 12% 65% 2%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 12.58 g
Carbs: 11.62 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Protein +110.9%
Contains more Fats +99.5%
Contains more Other +480.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +50.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.21 g
29% 42% 30%
Saturated Fat: 3.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.702 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.313 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Mackerel Oyster
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Oyster Opinion
Net carbs 0g 11.62g Oyster
Protein 18.5g 8.77g Mackerel
Fats 25.1g 12.58g Mackerel
Carbs 0g 11.62g Oyster
Calories 305kcal 199kcal Mackerel
Calcium 66mg 62mg Mackerel
Iron 1.4mg 6.95mg Oyster
Magnesium 60mg 58mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 254mg 159mg Mackerel
Potassium 520mg 244mg Mackerel
Sodium 4450mg 417mg Oyster
Zinc 1.1mg 87.13mg Oyster
Copper 0.1mg 4.294mg Oyster
Vitamin A 157IU 302IU Oyster
Vitamin A RAE 47µg 90µg Oyster
Vitamin E 2.38mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 1006IU Mackerel
Vitamin D 25.2µg Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Oyster
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.15mg Oyster
Vitamin B2 0.19mg 0.202mg Oyster
Vitamin B3 3.3mg 1.65mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Oyster
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.064mg Mackerel
Folate 15µg 31µg Oyster
Vitamin B12 12µg 15.63µg Oyster
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.105mg Oyster
Threonine 0.365mg Oyster
Isoleucine 0.396mg Oyster
Leucine 0.638mg Oyster
Lysine 0.582mg Oyster
Methionine 0.199mg Oyster
Phenylalanine 0.352mg Oyster
Valine 0.409mg Oyster
Histidine 0.175mg Oyster
Cholesterol 95mg 71mg Oyster
Saturated Fat 7.148g 3.197g Oyster
Omega-3 - DHA 2.965g 0.218g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 1.619g 0.202g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.391g 0.048g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 8.32g 4.702g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 6.21g 3.313g Mackerel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mackerel Oyster
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low glycemic index diet Equal

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
212%
Mackerel
179%
Oyster
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
114%
Mackerel
534%
Oyster

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oyster
Oyster is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oyster
Oyster contains less Sodium (difference - 4033mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oyster
Oyster is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oyster
Oyster is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.951g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oyster
Oyster is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/nutrients
  2. Oyster - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171979/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.