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Oysters vs. Milkfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oysters and Milkfish

  • Oysters has more Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, while Milkfish has more Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 705% higher.
  • Milkfish contains 130 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Milkfish contains 0.044mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, milkfish, 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 27% 20% 33% 15% 15% 29% 89% 12% 3.4% 88%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +78.5%
Contains more IronIron +2146.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +12870.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +7385.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2173.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +143.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +169.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~208mg

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% 6.5% 0% 0% 4% 16% 155% 52% 113% 409% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +435.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +28.6%
~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
26% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 8.63 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.63 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +24.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.5%
Contains more FatsFats +152.3%
Contains more OtherOther +59.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oysters Milkfish
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Milkfish Opinion
Calories 102kcal 190kcal Milkfish
Protein 11.42g 26.32g Milkfish
Fats 3.42g 8.63g Milkfish
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 67mg Milkfish
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Milkfish
Calcium 116mg 65mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 374mg Milkfish
Iron 9.21mg 0.41mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Milkfish
Copper 5.707mg 0.044mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 1.05mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 208mg Milkfish
Sodium 166mg 92mg Milkfish
Vitamin A 88IU 109IU Milkfish
Vitamin A 26µg 33µg Milkfish
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.026mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 16.2µg Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.016mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.069mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 8.256mg Milkfish
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.865mg Milkfish
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.488mg Milkfish
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 3.27µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Folate 14µg 18µg Milkfish
Trans Fat 0.068g Milkfish
Choline 130mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g Milkfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.295mg Milkfish
Threonine 0.046mg 1.154mg Milkfish
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.213mg Milkfish
Leucine 0.716mg 2.139mg Milkfish
Lysine 0.762mg 2.417mg Milkfish
Methionine 0.257mg 0.779mg Milkfish
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.028mg Milkfish
Valine 0.523mg 1.356mg Milkfish
Histidine 0.22mg 0.775mg Milkfish
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 Milkfish
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
59%
Milkfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
33%
Milkfish

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Milkfish
Milkfish contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milkfish
Milkfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milkfish
Milkfish 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 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. Milkfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171995/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.