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Orange roughy vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between orange roughy and oysters

  • Orange roughy has more selenium, while oysters has more zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, manganese, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 712% higher.
  • Oysters contains 2 times less selenium than orange roughy. Orange roughy contains 88.3µg of selenium, while oysters contains 39.5µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, roughy, orange, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist 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 13% 3.3% 16% 42% 25% 8.7% 44% 9% 4.8% 482%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +123.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +954.5%
Contains more IronIron +715%
Contains more CopperCopper +7509.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24462.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1497.3%

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% 8% 37% 0% 11% 15% 34% 3.4% 15% 59% 2.8% 3.8% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +698.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3623.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +81.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +180%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~26µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~1.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.85mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.061mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 67% 9%
Protein: 22.64 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.97 g
Other: 9.49 g
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +98.2%
Contains more OtherOther +524.3%
Contains more FatsFats +280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +16.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 67% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.439 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.184 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +15.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +473.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Orange roughy Oysters DV% diff.
Zinc 0.32mg 78.6mg 712%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 17.5µg 710%
Copper 0.075mg 5.707mg 626%
Iron 1.13mg 9.21mg 101%
Selenium 88.3µg 39.5µg 89%
Manganese 0.037mg 0.591mg 24%
Choline 130mg 24%
Protein 22.64g 11.42g 22%
Phosphorus 102mg 194mg 13%
Calcium 11mg 116mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.18mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.056mg 0.447mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.184g 1.056g 6%
Magnesium 18mg 35mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.034g 0.948g 4%
Sodium 69mg 166mg 4%
Fats 0.9g 3.42g 4%
Carbs 0g 5.45g 2%
Folate 5µg 14µg 2%
Potassium 181mg 139mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 2µg 1%
Vitamin E 1.87mg 1.7mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.036mg 1%
Calories 105kcal 102kcal 0%
Net carbs 0g 5.45g N/A
Cholesterol 80mg 79mg 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 1.23g N/A
Starch 0.9g 0%
Vitamin A 24µg 26µg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.82mg 1.85mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.061mg 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.439g 0.506g 0%
Tryptophan 0.23mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.03mg 0.046mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.058mg 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 1.797mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 2.092mg 0.762mg 0%
Methionine 0.728mg 0.257mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.413mg 0%
Valine 1.083mg 0.523mg 0%
Histidine 0.474mg 0.22mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.353g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.025g 0.271g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.069g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Orange roughy Oysters
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
15%
Orange roughy
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Orange roughy
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy contains less Sodium (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.914g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange roughy
Orange roughy is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Orange roughy - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174251/nutrients
  2. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.