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Oysters vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oysters and Oysters different?

    Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
    Equal in Calcium - 116
    Equal in Iron - 9.21
    Equal in Magnesium - 35
    Equal in Phosphorus - 194
    Equal in Potassium - 139
    Equal in Sodium - 166
    Equal in Zinc - 78.6
    Equal in Copper - 5.707
    Equal in Manganese - 0.591
    Equal in Selenium - 39.5
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
    Equal in Calcium - 116
    Equal in Iron - 9.21
    Equal in Magnesium - 35
    Equal in Phosphorus - 194
    Equal in Potassium - 139
    Equal in Sodium - 166
    Equal in Zinc - 78.6
    Equal in Copper - 5.707
    Equal in Manganese - 0.591
    Equal in Selenium - 39.5

    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.
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    Equal in Vitamin A - 88
    Equal in Vitamin E - 1.7
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
    Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
    Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.85
    Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.447
    Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.061
    Equal in Folate - 14
    Equal in Vitamin B12 - 17.5
    Equal in Choline - 130
    Equal in Vitamin K - 2
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 71% 5%
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 71% 5%
    Equal in Vitamin A - 88
    Equal in Vitamin E - 1.7
    Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
    Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.18
    Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.85
    Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.447
    Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.061
    Equal in Folate - 14
    Equal in Vitamin B12 - 17.5
    Equal in Choline - 130
    Equal in Vitamin K - 2

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Equal in Protein - 11.42
    Equal in Fats - 3.42
    Equal in Carbs - 5.45
    Equal in Water - 78.19
    Equal in Other - 1.52
    11% 3% 5% 78%
    Protein: 11.42 g
    Fats: 3.42 g
    Carbs: 5.45 g
    Water: 78.19 g
    Other: 1.52 g
    11% 3% 5% 78%
    Protein: 11.42 g
    Fats: 3.42 g
    Carbs: 5.45 g
    Water: 78.19 g
    Other: 1.52 g
    Equal in Protein - 11.42
    Equal in Fats - 3.42
    Equal in Carbs - 5.45
    Equal in Water - 78.19
    Equal in Other - 1.52

    Fat Type Comparison

    Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.948
    Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.506
    Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.056
    38% 20% 42%
    Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
    38% 20% 42%
    Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
    Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.948
    Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.506
    Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 1.056

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Equal in Starch - 0.9
    Equal in Glucose - 1.23
    42% 58%
    Starch: 0.9 g
    Sucrose: 0 g
    Glucose: 1.23 g
    Fructose: 0 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    42% 58%
    Starch: 0.9 g
    Sucrose: 0 g
    Glucose: 1.23 g
    Fructose: 0 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Equal in Starch - 0.9
    Equal in Glucose - 1.23

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Oysters Oysters Opinion
    Net carbs 5.45g 5.45g
    Protein 11.42g 11.42g
    Fats 3.42g 3.42g
    Carbs 5.45g 5.45g
    Calories 102kcal 102kcal
    Starch 0.9g 0.9g
    Sugar 1.23g 1.23g
    Calcium 116mg 116mg
    Iron 9.21mg 9.21mg
    Magnesium 35mg 35mg
    Phosphorus 194mg 194mg
    Potassium 139mg 139mg
    Sodium 166mg 166mg
    Zinc 78.6mg 78.6mg
    Copper 5.707mg 5.707mg
    Manganese 0.591mg 0.591mg
    Selenium 39.5µg 39.5µg
    Vitamin A 88IU 88IU
    Vitamin A RAE 26µg 26µg
    Vitamin E 1.7mg 1.7mg
    Vitamin D 2IU 2IU
    Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.036mg
    Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.18mg
    Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.85mg
    Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.447mg
    Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.061mg
    Folate 14µg 14µg
    Vitamin B12 17.5µg 17.5µg
    Choline 130mg 130mg
    Vitamin K 2µg 2µg
    Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.138mg
    Threonine 0.046mg 0.046mg
    Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.459mg
    Leucine 0.716mg 0.716mg
    Lysine 0.762mg 0.762mg
    Methionine 0.257mg 0.257mg
    Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.413mg
    Valine 0.523mg 0.523mg
    Histidine 0.22mg 0.22mg
    Cholesterol 79mg 79mg
    Trans Fat 0.068g 0.068g
    Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.948g
    Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.271g
    Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.353g
    Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.02g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.506g
    Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.056g
    Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.007g
    Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g 0.061g
    Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.004g
    Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.163g
    Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0.004g
    Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.007g

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    Oysters Oysters
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Calories diet Equal
    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%
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    188%
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    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    486%
    Oysters
    486%
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    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.23 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (166 mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (79 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.948 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
    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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients

    All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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