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Oysters vs. Yellowtail — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oysters and Yellowtail

  • Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, yet Yellowtail is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 708% higher.
  • Oysters contains 98 times more Copper than Yellowtail. Oysters contains 5.707mg of Copper, while Yellowtail contains 0.058mg.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Fish, yellowtail, mixed species, 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
5
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5
Yellowtail
Yellowtail
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1361.9%
Contains more Zinc +11631.3%
Contains more Copper +9739.7%
Contains more Manganese +3010.5%
Contains more Potassium +287.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 201
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Yellowtail
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1361.9%
Contains more Zinc +11631.3%
Contains more Copper +9739.7%
Contains more Manganese +3010.5%
Contains more Potassium +287.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 38
Equal in Phosphorus - 201

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
:
6
Yellowtail
Yellowtail
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.3%
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%
Yellowtail
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin A +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
3
:
2
Yellowtail
Yellowtail
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Protein +159.8%
Contains more Fats +96.5%
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
Yellowtail
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Contains more Protein +159.8%
Contains more Fats +96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Yellowtail Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 29.67g Yellowtail
Fats 3.42g 6.72g Yellowtail
Carbs 5.45g 0g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 187kcal Yellowtail
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Yellowtail
Calcium 116mg 29mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.63mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 38mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 194mg 201mg Yellowtail
Potassium 139mg 538mg Yellowtail
Sodium 166mg 50mg Yellowtail
Zinc 78.6mg 0.67mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.058mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.019mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 46.8µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 88IU 104IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 31µg Yellowtail
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 2.9mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.175mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.051mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 8.718mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.681mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.185mg Yellowtail
Folate 14µg 4µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 1.25µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.332mg Yellowtail
Threonine 0.046mg 1.301mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 0.459mg 1.367mg Yellowtail
Leucine 0.716mg 2.411mg Yellowtail
Lysine 0.762mg 2.725mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.257mg 0.878mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.158mg Yellowtail
Valine 0.523mg 1.528mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.22mg 0.873mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 79mg 71mg Yellowtail
Trans Fat 0.068g Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 0.948g Yellowtail
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters Yellowtail
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
40%
Yellowtail
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
49%
Yellowtail

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.