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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.
Oysters
Oysters
5
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5
Shad
Shad
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains more Iron +642.7%
Contains more Zinc +16623.4%
Contains more Copper +6859.8%
Contains more Manganese +994.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.9%
Contains more Potassium +254%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Shad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains more Iron +642.7%
Contains more Zinc +16623.4%
Contains more Copper +6859.8%
Contains more Manganese +994.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.9%
Contains more Potassium +254%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 38

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.
Oysters
Oysters
4
:
7
Shad
Shad
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Shad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Folate +21.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
3
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2
Shad
Shad
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Fats +416.1%
Equal in Other - 1.42
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Shad
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32%
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Fats +416.1%
Equal in Other - 1.42

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
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 21.71g Shad
Fats 3.42g 17.65g Shad
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 252kcal Shad
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Shad
Calcium 116mg 60mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1.24mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Shad
Phosphorus 194mg 349mg Shad
Potassium 139mg 492mg Shad
Sodium 166mg 65mg Shad
Zinc 78.6mg 0.47mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.082mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.054mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 46.8µg Shad
Vitamin A 88IU 120IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 36µg Shad
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
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
Folate 14µg 17µg Shad
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0.14µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 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
Cholesterol 79mg 96mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Shad
Saturated Fat 0.948g Shad
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Shad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
197%
Oysters
43%
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.