Salmon vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between salmon and oysters?
- Salmon is richer in vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5, while oysters is higher in zinc, copper, vitamin B1,2, iron, and manganese.
- Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 711% higher.
- Oysters has 263 times less vitamin D than salmon. Salmon has 526IU of vitamin D, while oysters has 2IU.
We used Fish, salmon, Atlantic, farmed, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +176.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -63.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +673.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2608.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11546.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18179.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3593.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +165.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +844.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +334.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +230% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +960.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +49.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +525% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +43.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +93.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +261.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +726.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +331.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 78.6mg | 711% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 5.707mg | 629% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8µg | 17.5µg | 613% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 9.21mg | 111% |
| Vitamin D | 13.1µg | 0µg | 66% |
| Vitamin D | 526IU | 2IU | 66% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.647mg | 0.061mg | 45% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.045mg | 1.85mg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.016mg | 0.591mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.34mg | 0.036mg | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.553g | 1.056g | 23% |
| Protein | 22.1g | 11.42g | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.475mg | 0.447mg | 21% |
| Fats | 12.35g | 3.42g | 14% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 116mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.181g | 0.506g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 194mg | 8% |
| Choline | 90.5mg | 130mg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 2.397g | 0.948g | 7% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 139mg | 7% |
| Folate | 34µg | 14µg | 5% |
| Calories | 206kcal | 102kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 69µg | 26µg | 5% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 166mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 79mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1.14mg | 1.7mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 41.4µg | 39.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 0g | 5.45g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 5.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.9g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.248mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.969mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.018mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.796mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.03mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.654mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.863mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.139mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.651mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.69g | 0.353g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 1.457g | 0.271g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.17g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oysters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.449g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
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.