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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +866.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1051.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2182.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +12181.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3593.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +252.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +450.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +527.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +324.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +272.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1241% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +78.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.42 g
Fats:
3.42 g
Carbs:
5.45 g
Water:
78.19 g
Other:
1.52 g
Protein:
19.84 g
Fats:
6.34 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
68.5 g
Other:
5.32 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +250% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.056 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.539 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +315.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +140.4% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.981g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 102kcal | 142kcal |
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| Protein | 11.42g | 19.84g |
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| Fats | 3.42g | 6.34g |
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| Net carbs | 5.45g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 5.45g | 0g |
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| Cholesterol | 79mg | 55mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 35mg | 29mg |
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| Calcium | 116mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 139mg | 490mg |
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| Iron | 9.21mg | 0.8mg |
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| Sugar | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.25mg |
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| Zinc | 78.6mg | 0.64mg |
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| Starch | 0.9g |
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| Phosphorus | 194mg | 200mg |
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| Sodium | 166mg | 44mg |
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| Vitamin A | 88IU | 40IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.016mg |
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| Selenium | 39.5µg | 36.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 7.86mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 1.664mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.818mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 3.18µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 25µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.948g | 0.981g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.506g | 2.103g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 2.539g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.222mg |
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| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.87mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 0.914mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 1.613mg |
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| Lysine | 0.762mg | 1.822mg |
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| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.587mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0.775mg |
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| Valine | 0.523mg | 1.022mg |
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| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.584mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.321g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | 1.115g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 0.287g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g |
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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%
77%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Salmon raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salmon raw contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.