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Oysters vs. Orange roughy — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between oysters and orange roughy

  • Oysters has more zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5, while orange roughy has more selenium.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 712% higher.
  • Orange roughy contains 76 times less copper than oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of copper, while orange roughy contains 0.075mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, roughy, orange, 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 13% 3.3% 16% 42% 25% 8.7% 44% 9% 4.8% 482%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +954.5%
Contains more IronIron +715%
Contains more CopperCopper +7509.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24462.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1497.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.5%

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.
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% 8.7% 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% 8% 37% 0% 11% 15% 34% 3.4% 15% 59% 2.8% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +698.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3623.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~24µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.87mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.82mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.067mg

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
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 g
Contains more FatsFats +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.2%
Contains more OtherOther +524.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 20% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
5% 67% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +473.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Orange roughy DV% diff.
Zinc 78.6mg 0.32mg 712%
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.47µg 710%
Copper 5.707mg 0.075mg 626%
Iron 9.21mg 1.13mg 101%
Selenium 39.5µg 88.3µg 89%
Manganese 0.591mg 0.037mg 24%
Choline 130mg 24%
Protein 11.42g 22.64g 22%
Phosphorus 194mg 102mg 13%
Calcium 116mg 11mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.063mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.056mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.184g 6%
Magnesium 35mg 18mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.948g 0.034g 4%
Sodium 166mg 69mg 4%
Fats 3.42g 0.9g 4%
Carbs 5.45g 0g 2%
Folate 14µg 5µg 2%
Potassium 139mg 181mg 1%
Vitamin K 2µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 1.87mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.045mg 1%
Calories 102kcal 105kcal 0%
Net carbs 5.45g 0g N/A
Cholesterol 79mg 80mg 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 1.23g 0g N/A
Starch 0.9g 0%
Vitamin A 26µg 24µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.82mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.067mg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.506g 0.439g 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.046mg 1.03mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.058mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 1.797mg 0%
Lysine 0.762mg 2.092mg 0%
Methionine 0.257mg 0.728mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.869mg 0%
Valine 0.523mg 1.083mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0.474mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.025g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.069g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Orange roughy
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
15%
Orange roughy
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
65%
Orange roughy

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/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.