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Oysters vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oysters and Tomato different?

  • Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, and Manganese, however, Tomato is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 729% more than Tomato.
  • Tomato contains less Cholesterol.

Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types were used in this article.

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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.
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Tomato
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +3311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +708.3%
Contains more Zinc +46135.3%
Contains more Copper +9572.9%
Contains more Manganese +418.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +3311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +708.3%
Contains more Zinc +46135.3%
Contains more Copper +9572.9%
Contains more Manganese +418.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%

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.
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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin E +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +846.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +295%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Folate - 15
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +846.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +295%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.037
Equal in Folate - 15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tomato
Contains more Protein +1197.7%
Contains more Fats +1610%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +198%
Contains more Water +20.9%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +1197.7%
Contains more Fats +1610%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +198%
Contains more Water +20.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tomato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1532.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1172.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1532.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1172.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tomato
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.25
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.25

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 2.69g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 0.88g Oysters
Fats 3.42g 0.2g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 3.89g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 18kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g 0g Oysters
Fructose 0g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 1.23g 2.63g Oysters
Fiber 0g 1.2g Tomato
Calcium 116mg 10mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.27mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 11mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 24mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 166mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 78.6mg 0.17mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.059mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.114mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.54mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 13.7mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.037mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.019mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.594mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.089mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.08mg Tomato
Folate 14µg 15µg Tomato
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 7.9µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.006mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg 0.027mg Oysters
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.018mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg 0.025mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg 0.027mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg 0.006mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.027mg Oysters
Valine 0.523mg 0.018mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg 0.014mg Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Tomato
Trans Fat 0.068g 0g Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.028g Tomato
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.031g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.083g 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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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Tomato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.