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Oysters vs. Tilapia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oysters and Tilapia

  • Oysters has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Choline, and Calcium, while Tilapia has more Selenium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 711% higher.
  • Tilapia contains 76 times less Copper than Oysters. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Tilapia contains 0.075mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, tilapia, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 4.2% 34% 26% 25% 11% 87% 7.3% 4.8% 297%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +728.6%
Contains more IronIron +1234.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +7509.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +19070.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1497.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~34mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~204mg

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% 0% 16% 111% 23% 17% 89% 40% 28% 233% 2.3% 4.5% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +153.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.6%
~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
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +29.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-489.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +129%
~equal in Water ~71.59g

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
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.6 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +88.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.94g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Tilapia Opinion
Calories 102kcal 128kcal Tilapia
Protein 11.42g 26.15g Tilapia
Fats 3.42g 2.65g Oysters
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 57mg Tilapia
Vitamin D 2IU 150IU Tilapia
Magnesium 35mg 34mg Oysters
Calcium 116mg 14mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 380mg Tilapia
Iron 9.21mg 0.69mg Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Tilapia
Copper 5.707mg 0.075mg Oysters
Zinc 78.6mg 0.41mg Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 204mg Tilapia
Sodium 166mg 56mg Tilapia
Vitamin A 88IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.79mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0µg 3.7µg Tilapia
Manganese 0.591mg 0.037mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 54.4µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.093mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.073mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 4.745mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.664mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.123mg Tilapia
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 1.86µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0.9µg Oysters
Folate 14µg 6µg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Tilapia
Choline 130mg 51.3mg Oysters
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.94g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.955g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.6g Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.265mg Tilapia
Threonine 0.046mg 1.156mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.22mg Tilapia
Leucine 0.716mg 2.04mg Tilapia
Lysine 0.762mg 2.315mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.257mg 0.766mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.05mg Tilapia
Valine 0.523mg 1.28mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.22mg 0.585mg Tilapia
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.005g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.13g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.045g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.06g Tilapia
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 0.015g Tilapia
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 Tilapia
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
45%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
52%
Tilapia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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