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Oysters vs. Burbot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oysters and Burbot different?

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Selenium, however, Burbot is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 706% higher.
  • Oysters contains 22 times more Copper than Burbot. While Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, Burbot contains only 0.256mg.

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, burbot, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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.
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Burbot
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +700.9%
Contains more Zinc +8003.1%
Contains more Copper +2129.3%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +272.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.8%
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 20% 44% 30% 110% 46% 17% 27% 86% 117% 89%
Contains more Calcium +81.3%
Contains more Iron +700.9%
Contains more Zinc +8003.1%
Contains more Copper +2129.3%
Contains more Selenium +143.8%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +32%
Contains more Potassium +272.7%
Contains less Sodium -25.3%
Contains more Manganese +51.8%

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.
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3
Burbot
Contains more Vitamin A +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.4%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1802.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.172
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.973
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 108% 40% 37% 11% 80% 1% 115% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +417.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +158.4%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1802.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +467.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.172
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.973

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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1
Burbot
Contains more Fats +228.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +92.4%
Contains more Protein +116.8%
Equal in Water - 73.41
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.76 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +228.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +92.4%
Contains more Protein +116.8%
Equal in Water - 73.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Burbot
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
28% 22% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.209 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.381 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +197.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +177.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oysters Burbot
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Oysters Burbot Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 24.76g Burbot
Fats 3.42g 1.04g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 115kcal Burbot
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Burbot
Calcium 116mg 64mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1.15mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 41mg Burbot
Phosphorus 194mg 256mg Burbot
Potassium 139mg 518mg Burbot
Sodium 166mg 124mg Burbot
Zinc 78.6mg 0.97mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.256mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.897mg Burbot
Selenium 39.5µg 16.2µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 17IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 5µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.429mg Burbot
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.172mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.973mg Burbot
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.173mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.346mg Burbot
Folate 14µg 1µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.92µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.277mg Burbot
Threonine 0.046mg 1.085mg Burbot
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.141mg Burbot
Leucine 0.716mg 2.012mg Burbot
Lysine 0.762mg 2.274mg Burbot
Methionine 0.257mg 0.733mg Burbot
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.966mg Burbot
Valine 0.523mg 1.275mg Burbot
Histidine 0.22mg 0.729mg Burbot
Cholesterol 79mg 77mg Burbot
Trans Fat 0.068g Burbot
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.209g Burbot
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.123g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.09g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.033g Burbot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.17g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.381g Oysters
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 Burbot
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
197%
Oysters
33%
Burbot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
58%
Burbot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Burbot
Burbot contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Burbot
Burbot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.739g)
Which food is cheaper?
Burbot
Burbot 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.

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. Burbot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174230/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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