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Oysters vs. Eel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oysters and Eel

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, and Manganese, yet Eel is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 696% more than Eel.
  • Oysters contains 197 times more Copper than Eel. While Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, Eel contains only 0.029mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Oysters is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, eel, mixed species, 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.
Oysters
Oysters
7
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3
Eel
Eel
Contains more Calcium +346.2%
Contains more Iron +1339.1%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Zinc +3678.8%
Contains more Copper +19579.3%
Contains more Manganese +1377.5%
Contains more Selenium +375.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +151.1%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Eel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 24% 19% 119% 31% 9% 57% 10% 6% 46%
Contains more Calcium +346.2%
Contains more Iron +1339.1%
Contains more Magnesium +34.6%
Contains more Zinc +3678.8%
Contains more Copper +19579.3%
Contains more Manganese +1377.5%
Contains more Selenium +375.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.8%
Contains more Potassium +151.1%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%

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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
:
6
Eel
Eel
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4203.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Oysters
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%
Eel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 228% 0% 0% 6% 46% 12% 85% 17% 18% 13% 362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +505.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +4203.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.2%
Contains more Folate +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
3
Eel
Eel
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Protein +107.1%
Contains more Fats +337.1%
Contains more Other +37.5%
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Eel
24% 15% 59% 2%
Protein: 23.65 g
Fats: 14.95 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.31 g
Other: 2.09 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Contains more Protein +107.1%
Contains more Fats +337.1%
Contains more Other +37.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
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2
Eel
Eel
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1721.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Eel
22% 69% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.218 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1721.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Eel Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 23.65g Eel
Fats 3.42g 14.95g Eel
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 236kcal Eel
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Eel
Calcium 116mg 26mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.64mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 26mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 277mg Eel
Potassium 139mg 349mg Eel
Sodium 166mg 65mg Eel
Zinc 78.6mg 2.08mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.029mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.04mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 8.3µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 3787IU Eel
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 1137µg Eel
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Eel
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.183mg Eel
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.051mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 4.487mg Eel
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.28mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.077mg Eel
Folate 14µg 17µg Eel
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 2.89µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.265mg Eel
Threonine 0.046mg 1.037mg Eel
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.09mg Eel
Leucine 0.716mg 1.922mg Eel
Lysine 0.762mg 2.171mg Eel
Methionine 0.257mg 0.7mg Eel
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.923mg Eel
Valine 0.523mg 1.218mg Eel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.696mg Eel
Cholesterol 79mg 161mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Eel
Saturated Fat 0.948g 3.023g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.081g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.108g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.095g Eel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 9.218g Eel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.214g Eel
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Eel
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
65%
Eel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
33%
Eel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.075g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Eel
Eel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eel
Eel contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eel
Eel 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.

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. Eel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174194/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.