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Oysters vs. Ling fish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Oysters and Ling fish?

  • Oysters is higher in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Manganese, however, Ling fish is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 705% more.
  • Ling fish contains 40 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Ling fish contains 0.141mg.
  • Ling fish has less Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, ling, cooked, dry heat types 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
6
:
4
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +1009.6%
Contains more Zinc +7760%
Contains more Copper +3947.5%
Contains more Manganese +1455.3%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +249.6%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Equal in Sodium - 173
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Ling fish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 32% 58% 109% 43% 23% 28% 47% 5% 256%
Contains more Calcium +163.6%
Contains more Iron +1009.6%
Contains more Zinc +7760%
Contains more Copper +3947.5%
Contains more Manganese +1455.3%
Contains more Magnesium +131.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.9%
Contains more Potassium +249.6%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Equal in Sodium - 173

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
6
:
5
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2592.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475.4%
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%
Ling fish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 0% 32% 54% 53% 23% 81% 6% 82% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2592.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
4
:
1
Ling fish
Ling fish
Contains more Fats +317.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +113.2%
Equal in Water - 73.88
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
Ling fish
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Fats +317.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +60%
Contains more Protein +113.2%
Equal in Water - 73.88

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Ling fish Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 3.42g 0.82g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 111kcal Ling fish
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Ling fish
Calcium 116mg 44mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.83mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 81mg Ling fish
Phosphorus 194mg 254mg Ling fish
Potassium 139mg 486mg Ling fish
Sodium 166mg 173mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 1mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.141mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.038mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 46.8µg Ling fish
Vitamin A 88IU 115IU Ling fish
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 35µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.127mg Ling fish
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.231mg Ling fish
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 2.801mg Ling fish
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.369mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.351mg Ling fish
Folate 14µg 8µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.65µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.273mg Ling fish
Threonine 0.046mg 1.067mg Ling fish
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.122mg Ling fish
Leucine 0.716mg 1.979mg Ling fish
Lysine 0.762mg 2.236mg Ling fish
Methionine 0.257mg 0.721mg Ling fish
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.95mg Ling fish
Valine 0.523mg 1.254mg Ling fish
Histidine 0.22mg 0.717mg Ling fish
Cholesterol 79mg 51mg Ling fish
Trans Fat 0.068g Ling fish
Saturated Fat 0.948g Ling fish
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g Oysters
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 Ling fish
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
28%
Ling fish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
61%
Ling fish

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Ling fish
Ling fish is cheaper (difference - $3)
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.
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. Ling fish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174234/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.