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Oysters vs. Atlantic Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oysters and Atlantic Mackerel

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, Manganese, and Choline, yet Atlantic Mackerel is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1.
  • Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 709% more than Atlantic Mackerel.
  • Oysters contains 78 times more Copper than Atlantic Mackerel. While Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, Atlantic Mackerel contains only 0.073mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, raw.

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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 +866.7%
Contains more Iron +465%
Contains more Zinc +12376.2%
Contains more Copper +7717.8%
Contains more Manganese +3840%
Contains more Magnesium +117.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 62% 55% 93% 28% 12% 18% 25% 2% 241%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +465%
Contains more Zinc +12376.2%
Contains more Copper +7717.8%
Contains more Manganese +3840%
Contains more Magnesium +117.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.9%
Contains more Potassium +125.9%
Contains less Sodium -45.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.6%

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 E +11.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +554.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 31% 483% 2% 44% 72% 171% 52% 93% 1% 1089% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +388.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +554.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +306.1%
Contains more Other +160.5%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
19% 14% 64% 4%
Protein: 18.6 g
Fats: 13.89 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 63.55 g
Other: 3.96 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +23%
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +306.1%
Contains more Other +160.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +978.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.2%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 3.257 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.456 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +978.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +217.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Atlantic Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 18.6g Atlantic Mackerel
Fats 3.42g 13.89g Atlantic Mackerel
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 205kcal Atlantic Mackerel
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Atlantic Mackerel
Calcium 116mg 12mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1.63mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 76mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phosphorus 194mg 217mg Atlantic Mackerel
Potassium 139mg 314mg Atlantic Mackerel
Sodium 166mg 90mg Atlantic Mackerel
Zinc 78.6mg 0.63mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.073mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.015mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 44.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A 88IU 167IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 50µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.7mg 1.52mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 643IU Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin D 0µg 16.1µg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.176mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.312mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 9.08mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.856mg Atlantic Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.399mg Atlantic Mackerel
Folate 14µg 1µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 8.71µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 5µg Atlantic Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.208mg Atlantic Mackerel
Threonine 0.046mg 0.815mg Atlantic Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.857mg Atlantic Mackerel
Leucine 0.716mg 1.512mg Atlantic Mackerel
Lysine 0.762mg 1.708mg Atlantic Mackerel
Methionine 0.257mg 0.551mg Atlantic Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.726mg Atlantic Mackerel
Valine 0.523mg 0.958mg Atlantic Mackerel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.548mg Atlantic Mackerel
Cholesterol 79mg 70mg Atlantic Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.068g Atlantic Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.948g 3.257g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 1.401g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.898g Atlantic Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.212g Atlantic Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 5.456g Atlantic Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 3.35g Atlantic Mackerel
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
Oysters Atlantic Mackerel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
197%
Oysters
171%
Atlantic Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
54%
Atlantic Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.309g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Atlantic Mackerel
Atlantic Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Atlantic Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175119/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.