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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.
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 58% 13% 43% 31% 47% 27% 109% 23% 5% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.6%
Contains more IronIron +1009.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3947.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +7760%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1455.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +249.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.5%
~equal in Sodium ~173mg

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% 5.3% 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% 6.9% 0% 0% 32% 53% 53% 22% 81% 81% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2592.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +252.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +475.4%
~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
24% 74%
Protein: 24.35 g
Fats: 0.82 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.88 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more FatsFats +317.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +60%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.2%
~equal in Water ~73.88g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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
Calories 102kcal 111kcal Ling fish
Protein 11.42g 24.35g Ling fish
Fats 3.42g 0.82g Oysters
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 51mg Ling fish
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 81mg Ling fish
Calcium 116mg 44mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 486mg Ling fish
Iron 9.21mg 0.83mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Ling fish
Copper 5.707mg 0.141mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 1mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 254mg Ling fish
Sodium 166mg 173mg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 115IU Ling fish
Vitamin A 26µg 35µg Ling fish
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.038mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 46.8µg Ling fish
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
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.65µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Folate 14µg 8µg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Ling fish
Choline 130mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g Ling fish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 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
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Ling 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
26%
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 Cholesterol?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ling fish
Ling fish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
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.