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Oysters vs. Smoked salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Oysters and Smoked salmon?

  • Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, Iron, and Manganese, while Smoked salmon is higher in Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 712% higher.
  • Smoked salmon has 35 times less Manganese than Oysters. Oysters has 0.591mg of Manganese, while Smoked salmon has 0.017mg.
  • Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol.

We used Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, salmon, chinook, smoked types in this comparison.

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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% 15% 32% 77% 8.5% 70% 88% 2.2% 177%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +954.5%
Contains more IronIron +983.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +2381.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25254.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3376.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.9%

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%
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% 5.2% 27% 513% 5.8% 23% 89% 52% 64% 408% 0.25% 1.5% 49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +78.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +436.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +600%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +355.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~87IU

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
18% 4% 72% 5%
Protein: 18.28 g
Fats: 4.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72 g
Other: 5.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.1%
Contains more FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more OtherOther +255.3%
~equal in Water ~72g

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
24% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.929 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.995 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +299.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.929g
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.995g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Smoked salmon Opinion
Calories 102kcal 117kcal Smoked salmon
Protein 11.42g 18.28g Smoked salmon
Fats 3.42g 4.32g Smoked salmon
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 23mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin D 2IU 685IU Smoked salmon
Magnesium 35mg 18mg Oysters
Calcium 116mg 11mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 175mg Smoked salmon
Iron 9.21mg 0.85mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Smoked salmon
Copper 5.707mg 0.23mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 0.31mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 164mg Oysters
Sodium 166mg 672mg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 87IU Oysters
Vitamin A 26µg 26µg
Vitamin E 1.7mg 1.35mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0µg 17.1µg Smoked salmon
Manganese 0.591mg 0.017mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 32.4µg Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.023mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.101mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 4.72mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.87mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.278mg Smoked salmon
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 3.26µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0.1µg Oysters
Folate 14µg 2µg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Smoked salmon
Choline 130mg 89mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.929g Smoked salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 2.023g Smoked salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.995g Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.205mg Smoked salmon
Threonine 0.046mg 0.801mg Smoked salmon
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.842mg Smoked salmon
Leucine 0.716mg 1.486mg Smoked salmon
Lysine 0.762mg 1.679mg Smoked salmon
Methionine 0.257mg 0.541mg Smoked salmon
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.714mg Smoked salmon
Valine 0.523mg 0.942mg Smoked salmon
Histidine 0.22mg 0.538mg Smoked salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.183g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.267g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.073g Smoked salmon
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 Smoked salmon
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
95%
Smoked salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
49%
Smoked salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smoked salmon
Smoked salmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Smoked salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173687/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.