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Mackerel vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mackerel and Oysters?

  • Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, while Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 706% higher.
  • Oysters has 8 times less Vitamin B6 than Mackerel. Mackerel has 0.46mg of Vitamin B6, while Oysters has 0.061mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 69% 4.5% 35% 59% 31% 26% 119% 11% 2.6% 281%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +177.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +43.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +673.3%
Contains more IronIron +486.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +5971.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +8261.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2855%

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.
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 1.3% 11% 0% 0% 40% 95% 128% 59% 106% 2375% 0% 1.5% 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 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +654.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~17.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 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 +108.8%
Contains more FatsFats +420.8%
Contains more OtherOther +233.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +46.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.3 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 +1284.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +307.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mackerel Oysters Opinion
Calories 262kcal 102kcal Mackerel
Protein 23.85g 11.42g Mackerel
Fats 17.81g 3.42g Mackerel
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Mackerel
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Cholesterol 75mg 79mg Mackerel
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Magnesium 97mg 35mg Mackerel
Calcium 15mg 116mg Oysters
Potassium 401mg 139mg Mackerel
Iron 1.57mg 9.21mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Mackerel
Copper 0.094mg 5.707mg Oysters
Zinc 0.94mg 78.6mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 278mg 194mg Mackerel
Sodium 83mg 166mg Mackerel
Vitamin A 180IU 88IU Mackerel
Vitamin A 54µg 26µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Manganese 0.02mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 51.6µg 39.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.159mg 0.036mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.412mg 0.18mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 6.85mg 1.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.99mg 0.447mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.061mg Mackerel
Vitamin B12 19µg 17.5µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Folate 2µg 14µg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Mackerel
Choline 130mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 4.176g 0.948g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 7.006g 0.506g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.3g 1.056g Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.138mg Mackerel
Threonine 1.045mg 0.046mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 1.099mg 0.459mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.938mg 0.716mg Mackerel
Lysine 2.19mg 0.762mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.706mg 0.257mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.413mg Mackerel
Valine 1.228mg 0.523mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.702mg 0.22mg Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.504g 0.353g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0.699g 0.271g Mackerel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.106g 0.02g Mackerel
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
Mackerel 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
217%
Mackerel
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Mackerel
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
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

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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.

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