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Oysters vs. Shad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oysters and Shad

  • Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Manganese, yet Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Oysters is 723% higher.
  • Oysters contains 167 times more Zinc than Shad. Oysters contains 78.6mg of Zinc, while Shad contains 0.47mg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, shad, american, 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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 27% 18% 43% 47% 27% 13% 150% 8.5% 7% 255%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.3%
Contains more IronIron +642.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +6859.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +16623.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +994.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +79.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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%
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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% 7.2% 0% 0% 46% 71% 202% 52% 107% 18% 0% 13% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
~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
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22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +32%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.1%
Contains more FatsFats +416.1%
~equal in Other ~1.42g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Shad Opinion
Calories 102kcal 252kcal Shad
Protein 11.42g 21.71g Shad
Fats 3.42g 17.65g Shad
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 96mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Shad
Calcium 116mg 60mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 492mg Shad
Iron 9.21mg 1.24mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Shad
Copper 5.707mg 0.082mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 0.47mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 349mg Shad
Sodium 166mg 65mg Shad
Vitamin A 88IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A 26µg 36µg Shad
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.054mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.183mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.308mg Shad
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 10.769mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.865mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.462mg Shad
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.14µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Folate 14µg 17µg Shad
Trans Fat 0.068g Shad
Choline 130mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g Shad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.243mg Shad
Threonine 0.046mg 0.952mg Shad
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1mg Shad
Leucine 0.716mg 1.764mg Shad
Lysine 0.762mg 1.993mg Shad
Methionine 0.257mg 0.642mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.847mg Shad
Valine 0.523mg 1.118mg Shad
Histidine 0.22mg 0.639mg Shad
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 Shad
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
40%
Shad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
60%
Shad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.