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Oysters vs. Steelhead trout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between oysters and steelhead trout

  • Oysters has more zinc, copper, vitamin B12, iron, manganese, selenium, and calcium; however, steelhead trout is richer in vitamin D and phosphorus.
  • Oysters covers your daily zinc needs 709% more than steelhead trout.
  • Steelhead trout has 98 times less copper than oysters. Oysters has 5.707mg of copper, while steelhead trout has 0.058mg.
  • Steelhead trout contains less cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Steelhead trout, boiled, canned (Alaska Native).

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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 18% 9% 32% 24% 19% 16% 107% 15% 1.4% 142%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.7%
Contains more IronIron +1339.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +9739.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +13689.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5272.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +51.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +162.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.9%

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.
Oysters
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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% 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% 6.7% 43% 227% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 724% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +202.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
21% 8% 71%
Protein: 21.11 g
Fats: 8.26 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.59 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3700%
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.9%
Contains more FatsFats +141.5%
~equal in Water ~70.59g

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
31% 45% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.53 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.223 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.225 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +339.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Steelhead trout DV% diff.
Zinc 78.6mg 0.57mg 709%
Copper 5.707mg 0.058mg 628%
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 5.79µg 488%
Iron 9.21mg 0.64mg 107%
Vitamin D 0µg 15.1µg 76%
Vitamin D 2IU 604IU 75%
Selenium 39.5µg 26µg 25%
Manganese 0.591mg 0.011mg 25%
Choline 130mg 24%
Protein 11.42g 21.11g 19%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 9%
Calcium 116mg 30mg 9%
Phosphorus 194mg 249mg 8%
Cholesterol 79mg 59mg 7%
Fats 3.42g 8.26g 7%
Potassium 139mg 365mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 5%
Folate 14µg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.506g 2.223g 4%
Saturated fat 0.948g 1.53g 3%
Calories 102kcal 159kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 2.15mg 3%
Sodium 166mg 118mg 2%
Vitamin K 2µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 35mg 25mg 2%
Carbs 5.45g 0g 2%
Vitamin A 26µg 20µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 1.225g 1%
Net carbs 5.45g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.23g 0g N/A
Starch 0.9g 0g 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 0.046mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.762mg 0%
Methionine 0.257mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0%
Valine 0.523mg 0%
Histidine 0.22mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.376g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.54g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.051g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.13g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.014g 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 Steelhead trout
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
77%
Steelhead trout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
38%
Steelhead trout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Steelhead trout
Steelhead trout is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.582g)
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. Steelhead trout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168060/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.