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Ling fish vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Ling fish and Oysters?

  • Ling fish is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 705% more.
  • Oysters contains 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Ling fish. Ling fish contains 0.351mg of Vitamin B6, while Oysters contains 0.061mg.
  • Ling fish has less Cholesterol.

We used Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
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 +131.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +249.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
Contains more IronIron +1009.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3947.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +7760%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1455.3%
~equal in Sodium ~166mg

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 0% 6.9% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 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 AVitamin A +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +475.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2592.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 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 +113.2%
Contains more FatsFats +317.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
~equal in Water ~78.19g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ling fish Oysters
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Ling fish Oysters Opinion
Calories 111kcal 102kcal Ling fish
Protein 24.35g 11.42g Ling fish
Fats 0.82g 3.42g Oysters
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Cholesterol 51mg 79mg Ling fish
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Magnesium 81mg 35mg Ling fish
Calcium 44mg 116mg Oysters
Potassium 486mg 139mg Ling fish
Iron 0.83mg 9.21mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Ling fish
Copper 0.141mg 5.707mg Oysters
Zinc 1mg 78.6mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 254mg 194mg Ling fish
Sodium 173mg 166mg Oysters
Vitamin A 115IU 88IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 35µg 26µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Manganese 0.038mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 46.8µg 39.5µg Ling fish
Vitamin B1 0.127mg 0.036mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.231mg 0.18mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 2.801mg 1.85mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.369mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.061mg Ling fish
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Folate 8µg 14µg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Ling fish
Choline 130mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g Ling fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g Oysters
Tryptophan 0.273mg 0.138mg Ling fish
Threonine 1.067mg 0.046mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 1.122mg 0.459mg Ling fish
Leucine 1.979mg 0.716mg Ling fish
Lysine 2.236mg 0.762mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.721mg 0.257mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.95mg 0.413mg Ling fish
Valine 1.254mg 0.523mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.717mg 0.22mg Ling fish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
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
Ling fish 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
26%
Ling fish
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Ling fish
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish 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 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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.