Oysters vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between oysters and catfish
- Oysters is richer in zinc, copper, vitamin B12, iron, selenium, manganese, calcium, and choline, yet catfish are richer in vitamin B6 and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for zinc for oysters is 709% higher.
- Oysters contains 146 times more copper than catfish. Oysters contains 5.707mg of copper, while catfish contain 0.039mg.
Food types used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1188.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3189.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14533.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13451.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3183.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +299% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +163.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.3% |
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 | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +529.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +65.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +81.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +190.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +-642.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +515.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.2% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 78.6mg | 0.58mg | 709% |
| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.039mg | 630% |
| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 2.78µg | 613% |
| Iron | 9.21mg | 0.28mg | 112% |
| Selenium | 39.5µg | 9.9µg | 54% |
| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.018mg | 25% |
| Protein | 11.42g | 18.44g | 14% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 9mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.177mg | 9% |
| Choline | 130mg | 78.7mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 247mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 139mg | 366mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.506g | 3.115g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.811mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Fats | 3.42g | 7.19g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 0.97mg | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 66mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 2.548mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 23mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.948g | 1.586g | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 1.354g | 2% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 144kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 119mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 5.45g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.024mg | 1% |
| Folate | 14µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 10IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.23g | 0g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.9g | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.068g | 0.063g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.833mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 1.396mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.762mg | 1.677mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.539mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0.735mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.523mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.404mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 0.069g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.018g | 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 | 0.049g | 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
188%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
27%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oysters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.638g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Catfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Catfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish 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 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.