Milk vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between milk and oysters
- Milk contains less zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, selenium, manganese, choline, phosphorus, and vitamin E than oysters.
- Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 711% higher.
- The amount of cholesterol in milk is lower.
- Oysters has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of oysters is 0, while the glycemic index of milk is 31.
The food types used in this comparison are Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +218.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56970% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18614.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19600% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1097% |
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 AVitamin A | +123.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1889.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +64.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +3623.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +634.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +238.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +252.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +102.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -33.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +82.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2917.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 0.42mg | 78.6mg | 711% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.47µg | 17.5µg | 710% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 5.707mg | 633% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 9.21mg | 115% |
| Selenium | 3.3µg | 39.5µg | 66% |
| Manganese | 0.003mg | 0.591mg | 26% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 79mg | 25% |
| Choline | 17.7mg | 130mg | 20% |
| Protein | 3.37g | 11.42g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 95mg | 194mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.093mg | 1.85mg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 1.7mg | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.035g | 1.056g | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 48IU | 2IU | 6% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 35mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 1.2µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Sodium | 44mg | 166mg | 5% |
| Fats | 0.97g | 3.42g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 58µg | 26µg | 4% |
| Calories | 42kcal | 102kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 14µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.361mg | 0.447mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.036mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 116mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.633g | 0.948g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.277g | 0.506g | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.99g | 5.45g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.99g | 5.45g | N/A |
| Potassium | 150mg | 139mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.9g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.185mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.143mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.174mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.319mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.282mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.088mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.174mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.101mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.353g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.271g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.004g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 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 | 0.027g | 0.061g | N/A |
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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 Sugar?
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 74mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2.4)