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Oysters vs. Herring — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oysters and Herring different?

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese, however, Herring is richer in Vitamin D, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 703% higher.
  • Oysters contains 48 times more Copper than Herring. While Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, Herring contains only 0.118mg.

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, herring, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used in this article.

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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
5
:
5
Herring
Herring
Contains more Calcium +56.8%
Contains more Iron +553.2%
Contains more Zinc +6089%
Contains more Copper +4736.4%
Contains more Manganese +1377.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +201.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.7%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Herring
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 53% 30% 130% 37% 15% 35% 40% 6% 256%
Contains more Calcium +56.8%
Contains more Iron +553.2%
Contains more Zinc +6089%
Contains more Copper +4736.4%
Contains more Manganese +1377.5%
Contains more Magnesium +17.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.2%
Contains more Potassium +201.4%
Contains less Sodium -30.7%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%

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.
Oysters
Oysters
4
:
8
Herring
Herring
Contains more Vitamin E +24.1%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.5%
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%
Herring
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 28% 162% 3% 28% 69% 78% 45% 81% 9% 1643% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +24.1%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
3
:
2
Herring
Herring
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Protein +101.7%
Contains more Fats +238.9%
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
Herring
23% 12% 64%
Protein: 23.03 g
Fats: 11.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.16 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Contains more Protein +101.7%
Contains more Fats +238.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
1
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2
Herring
Herring
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +846.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Herring
26% 47% 27%
Saturated Fat: 2.615 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.79 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.735 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +846.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +159%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Herring Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 23.03g Herring
Fats 3.42g 11.59g Herring
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 203kcal Herring
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Herring
Calcium 116mg 74mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1.41mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 41mg Herring
Phosphorus 194mg 303mg Herring
Potassium 139mg 419mg Herring
Sodium 166mg 115mg Herring
Zinc 78.6mg 1.27mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.118mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.04mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 46.8µg Herring
Vitamin A 88IU 120IU Herring
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 36µg Herring
Vitamin E 1.7mg 1.37mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 214IU Herring
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg Herring
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Herring
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.112mg Herring
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.299mg Herring
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 4.124mg Herring
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.74mg Herring
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.348mg Herring
Folate 14µg 12µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 13.14µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.258mg Herring
Threonine 0.046mg 1.01mg Herring
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.061mg Herring
Leucine 0.716mg 1.872mg Herring
Lysine 0.762mg 2.115mg Herring
Methionine 0.257mg 0.682mg Herring
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.899mg Herring
Valine 0.523mg 1.187mg Herring
Histidine 0.22mg 0.678mg Herring
Cholesterol 79mg 77mg Herring
Trans Fat 0.068g Herring
Saturated Fat 0.948g 2.615g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 1.105g Herring
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.909g Herring
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.071g Herring
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 4.79g Herring
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 2.735g Herring
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 Herring
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
179%
Herring
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
62%
Herring

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.667g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herring
Herring is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herring
Herring contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herring
Herring is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Herring
Herring is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herring
Herring 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. Herring - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175117/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.