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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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
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4
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Iron +1234.8%
Contains more Zinc +19070.7%
Contains more Copper +7509.3%
Contains more Manganese +1497.3%
Contains more Potassium +173.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Equal in Phosphorus - 204
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Tilapia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Iron +1234.8%
Contains more Zinc +19070.7%
Contains more Copper +7509.3%
Contains more Manganese +1497.3%
Contains more Potassium +173.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 34
Equal in Phosphorus - 204

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
6
:
5
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
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%
Tilapia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
4
:
1
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +129%
Equal in Water - 71.59
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
Tilapia
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +129%
Equal in Water - 71.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
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2
Tilapia
Tilapia
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.94
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Tilapia
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.94

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 26.15g Tilapia
Fats 3.42g 2.65g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 128kcal Tilapia
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g 0g Tilapia
Calcium 116mg 14mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.69mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 34mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 204mg Tilapia
Potassium 139mg 380mg Tilapia
Sodium 166mg 56mg Tilapia
Zinc 78.6mg 0.41mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.075mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.037mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 54.4µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 88IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.79mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 150IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 0µg 3.7µg 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
Folate 14µg 6µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 1.86µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 0.9µg 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
Cholesterol 79mg 57mg Tilapia
Trans Fat 0.068g Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.94g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.13g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.005g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.06g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.955g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.6g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.015g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.045g 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 Tilapia
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
47%
Tilapia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
52%
Tilapia

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.