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Oysters vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Oysters and Fish oil

  • Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Fish oil is higher in Vitamin D.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 729% more than Fish oil.
  • Oysters has less Cholesterol.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish oil, sardine.

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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
9
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
10
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
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%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 249% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
4
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +2824%
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
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +2824%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
:
2
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6587.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2917.7%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Fish oil
31% 35% 33%
Saturated Fat: 29.892 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 33.841 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 31.867 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6587.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2917.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Fish oil Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 0g Oysters
Fats 3.42g 100g Fish oil
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Fish oil
Calcium 116mg 0mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 0mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 0mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 0mg Oysters
Sodium 166mg 0mg Fish oil
Zinc 78.6mg 0mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 332IU Fish oil
Vitamin D 0µg 8.3µg Fish oil
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0mg Oysters
Folate 14µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg Oysters
Isoleucine 0.459mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg Oysters
Valine 0.523mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 710mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Fish oil
Saturated Fat 0.948g 29.892g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 10.656g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 10.137g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 1.973g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 33.841g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 31.867g Fish oil
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 Fish oil
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
21%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 631mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 28.944g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish oil
Fish oil is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173578/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.