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Sardine vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sardine and Oysters?

  • Sardine is higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Calcium, Selenium, and Vitamin B3, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 703% more.
  • Oysters contains 97 times less Vitamin D than Sardine. Sardine contains 193IU of Vitamin D, while Oysters contains 2IU.

We used Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types 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.
Contains more Calcium +229.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +185.6%
Contains more Selenium +33.4%
Contains more Iron +215.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Zinc +5900%
Contains more Copper +2968.3%
Contains more Manganese +447.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Calcium +229.3%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +185.6%
Contains more Selenium +33.4%
Contains more Iron +215.4%
Contains less Sodium -45.9%
Contains more Zinc +5900%
Contains more Copper +2968.3%
Contains more Manganese +447.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 A +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +30%
Contains more Folate +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +95.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +115.6%
Contains more Fats +234.8%
Contains more Other +184.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.2%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 Protein +115.6%
Contains more Fats +234.8%
Contains more Other +184.2%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +664.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +664.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +387.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Oysters
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Sardine Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 24.62g 11.42g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 3.42g Sardine
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 208kcal 102kcal Sardine
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Sardine
Calcium 382mg 116mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 39mg 35mg Sardine
Phosphorus 490mg 194mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 139mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 1.31mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.186mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.108mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 52.7µg 39.5µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 88IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 26µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.7mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 2IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.036mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.18mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.85mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.447mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.061mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.138mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.046mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.459mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.716mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.762mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.257mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.413mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.523mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.22mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Sardine
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.271g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.353g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.506g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 1.056g Sardine
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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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.58g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters 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.

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.