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Oysters vs. Grouper fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between oysters and grouper fish

  • Oysters has more zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, manganese, and vitamin B2, while grouper fish has more vitamin B6, selenium, and potassium.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 710% higher.
  • Grouper fish contains 127 times less copper than oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of copper, while grouper fish contains 0.045mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in grouper fish is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, grouper, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 35% 12% 345% 1902% 2144% 83% 22% 77% 215%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 6.3% 42% 43% 15% 14% 61% 6.9% 1.6% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +452.4%
Contains more IronIron +707.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +12582.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +15311.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4825%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +241.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.7% 34% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 14% 2188% 5% 11% 71%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 17% 0% 0% 20% 1.4% 7.1% 52% 81% 86% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +385.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2436.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +473.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
25% 73%
Protein: 24.84 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.36 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +163.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +204%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.5%
~equal in Water ~73.36g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 20% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
31% 28% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.299 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.268 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +88.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +162%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Grouper fish DV% diff.
Zinc 78.6mg 0.51mg 710%
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.69µg 700%
Copper 5.707mg 0.045mg 629%
Iron 9.21mg 1.14mg 101%
Protein 11.42g 24.84g 27%
Manganese 0.591mg 0.012mg 25%
Choline 130mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.35mg 22%
Selenium 39.5µg 46.8µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.006mg 13%
Cholesterol 79mg 47mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 11%
Calcium 116mg 21mg 10%
Potassium 139mg 475mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.381mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.87mg 8%
Phosphorus 194mg 143mg 7%
Sodium 166mg 53mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.403g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.081mg 4%
Fats 3.42g 1.3g 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 50µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.948g 0.299g 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Carbs 5.45g 0g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.506g 0.268g 1%
Folate 14µg 10µg 1%
Calories 102kcal 118kcal 1%
Net carbs 5.45g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 35mg 37mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Starch 0.9g 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.046mg 1.089mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.145mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 2.019mg 0%
Lysine 0.762mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.257mg 0.735mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.97mg 0%
Valine 0.523mg 1.28mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0.731mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.035g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.213g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.017g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Grouper fish
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
188%
Oysters
21%
Grouper fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
47%
Grouper fish

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.649g)
Which food is cheaper?
Grouper fish
Grouper fish 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. Grouper fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171963/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.