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Oysters vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oysters and Mackerel?

  • Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Manganese, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 706% higher.
  • Mackerel has 61 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters has 5.707mg of Copper, while Mackerel has 0.094mg.
  • Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types in this comparison.

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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 +673.3%
Contains more Iron +486.6%
Contains more Zinc +8261.7%
Contains more Copper +5971.3%
Contains more Manganese +2855%
Contains more Magnesium +177.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Potassium +188.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +30.6%
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +673.3%
Contains more Iron +486.6%
Contains more Zinc +8261.7%
Contains more Copper +5971.3%
Contains more Manganese +2855%
Contains more Magnesium +177.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +43.3%
Contains more Potassium +188.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +30.6%

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 Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +654.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 19
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% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +654.1%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Fats +420.8%
Contains more Other +233.6%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +46.8%
Contains more Protein +108.8%
Contains more Fats +420.8%
Contains more Other +233.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1284.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.2%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1284.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 3.42g 17.81g Mackerel
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 262kcal Mackerel
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Mackerel
Calcium 116mg 15mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1.57mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 97mg Mackerel
Phosphorus 194mg 278mg Mackerel
Potassium 139mg 401mg Mackerel
Sodium 166mg 83mg Mackerel
Zinc 78.6mg 0.94mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.094mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.02mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 88IU 180IU Mackerel
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.159mg Mackerel
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.46mg Mackerel
Folate 14µg 2µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 19µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.046mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 0.716mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 0.762mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.257mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.931mg Mackerel
Valine 0.523mg 1.228mg Mackerel
Histidine 0.22mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 79mg 75mg Mackerel
Trans Fat 0.068g Mackerel
Saturated Fat 0.948g 4.176g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 7.006g Mackerel
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 4.3g 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 Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.228g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mackerel
Mackerel contains less Sodium (difference - 83mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mackerel
Mackerel is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.