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 for 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.
| 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% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +12400% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +38.5% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +416.1% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 17.5µg | 0.14µg | 723% |
| Zinc | 78.6mg | 0.47mg | 710% |
| Copper | 5.707mg | 0.082mg | 625% |
| Iron | 9.21mg | 1.24mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.85mg | 10.769mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.061mg | 0.462mg | 31% |
| Choline | 130mg | 24% | |
| Manganese | 0.591mg | 0.054mg | 23% |
| Fats | 3.42g | 17.65g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 194mg | 349mg | 22% |
| Protein | 11.42g | 21.71g | 21% |
| Selenium | 39.5µg | 46.8µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.036mg | 0.183mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.7mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 139mg | 492mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.308mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.447mg | 0.865mg | 8% |
| Calories | 102kcal | 252kcal | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.056g | 7% | |
| Calcium | 116mg | 60mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 96mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.948g | 4% | |
| Sodium | 166mg | 65mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 5.45g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.506g | 1% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 36µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 35mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.45g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0% | |
| Sugar | 1.23g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.9g | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.068g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.046mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.459mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.716mg | 1.764mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.762mg | 1.993mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.257mg | 0.642mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.413mg | 0.847mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.523mg | 1.118mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.22mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.271g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.02g | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
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.