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Oysters vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Oysters and Salmon raw

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese, yet Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 709% more than Salmon raw.
  • Oysters contains 37 times more Manganese than Salmon raw. While Oysters contains 0.591mg of Manganese, Salmon raw contains only 0.016mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, 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 +1051.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +12181.3%
Contains more Copper +2182.8%
Contains more Manganese +3593.8%
Contains more Potassium +252.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Selenium - 36.5
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% 30% 21% 86% 44% 6% 18% 84% 3% 200%
Contains more Calcium +866.7%
Contains more Iron +1051.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20.7%
Contains more Zinc +12181.3%
Contains more Copper +2182.8%
Contains more Manganese +3593.8%
Contains more Potassium +252.5%
Contains less Sodium -73.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 200
Equal in Selenium - 36.5

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 A +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +527.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1241%
Contains more Folate +78.6%
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 3% 0% 0% 0% 57% 88% 148% 100% 189% 19% 398% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +450.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +527.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +324.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +272.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1241%
Contains more Folate +78.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Protein +73.7%
Contains more Fats +85.4%
Contains more Other +250%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Protein +73.7%
Contains more Fats +85.4%
Contains more Other +250%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.981
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.539 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +315.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +140.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.981

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Salmon raw Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 19.84g Salmon raw
Fats 3.42g 6.34g Salmon raw
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 142kcal Salmon raw
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Salmon raw
Calcium 116mg 12mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.8mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 29mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 200mg Salmon raw
Potassium 139mg 490mg Salmon raw
Sodium 166mg 44mg Salmon raw
Zinc 78.6mg 0.64mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.25mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.016mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 36.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 40IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 12µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.226mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.818mg Salmon raw
Folate 14µg 25µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 3.18µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.222mg Salmon raw
Threonine 0.046mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.914mg Salmon raw
Leucine 0.716mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 0.762mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.257mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.775mg Salmon raw
Valine 0.523mg 1.022mg Salmon raw
Histidine 0.22mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Cholesterol 79mg 55mg Salmon raw
Trans Fat 0.068g Salmon raw
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.981g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.321g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.287g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 2.103g Salmon raw
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 2.539g Salmon raw
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Salmon raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
83%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.