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Shad vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Shad and Oysters

  • Shad is richer in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B1, yet Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Oysters is 723% higher.
  • Shad contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Oysters. Shad contains 0.462mg of Vitamin B6, while Oysters contains 0.061mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, shad, american, 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.
Shad
Shad
5
:
5
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Phosphorus +79.9%
Contains more Potassium +254%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains more Iron +642.7%
Contains more Zinc +16623.4%
Contains more Copper +6859.8%
Contains more Manganese +994.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Shad
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 47% 28% 150% 44% 9% 13% 28% 8% 256%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Phosphorus +79.9%
Contains more Potassium +254%
Contains less Sodium -60.8%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +93.3%
Contains more Iron +642.7%
Contains more Zinc +16623.4%
Contains more Copper +6859.8%
Contains more Manganese +994.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

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.
Shad
Shad
7
:
4
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12400%
Shad
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 0% 46% 72% 202% 52% 107% 13% 18% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +408.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +657.4%
Contains more Folate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +12400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shad
Shad
2
:
3
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Fats +416.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32%
Equal in Other - 1.52
Shad
22% 18% 59%
Protein: 21.71 g
Fats: 17.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.22 g
Other: 1.42 g
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
Contains more Protein +90.1%
Contains more Fats +416.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +32%
Equal in Other - 1.52

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shad Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 21.71g 11.42g Shad
Fats 17.65g 3.42g Shad
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 252kcal 102kcal Shad
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Shad
Calcium 60mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 1.24mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 38mg 35mg Shad
Phosphorus 349mg 194mg Shad
Potassium 492mg 139mg Shad
Sodium 65mg 166mg Shad
Zinc 0.47mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.082mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.054mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 46.8µg 39.5µg Shad
Vitamin A 120IU 88IU Shad
Vitamin A RAE 36µg 26µg Shad
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.183mg 0.036mg Shad
Vitamin B2 0.308mg 0.18mg Shad
Vitamin B3 10.769mg 1.85mg Shad
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.447mg Shad
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.061mg Shad
Folate 17µg 14µg Shad
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.243mg 0.138mg Shad
Threonine 0.952mg 0.046mg Shad
Isoleucine 1mg 0.459mg Shad
Leucine 1.764mg 0.716mg Shad
Lysine 1.993mg 0.762mg Shad
Methionine 0.642mg 0.257mg Shad
Phenylalanine 0.847mg 0.413mg Shad
Valine 1.118mg 0.523mg Shad
Histidine 0.639mg 0.22mg Shad
Cholesterol 96mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g Shad
Saturated Fat 0.948g Shad
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
Shad Oysters
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
43%
Shad
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Shad
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shad
Shad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shad
Shad contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shad
Shad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shad
Shad is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
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. Shad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174243/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.