Smelt vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Smelt and Oysters different?
- Smelt is higher in Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B12, and Iron.
- Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 695% higher.
- Smelt contains 3 times more Vitamin B6 than Oysters. While Smelt contains 0.17mg of Vitamin B6, Oysters contains only 0.061mg.
Fish, smelt, rainbow, cooked, dry heat and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +167.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +700.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3106.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3607.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +51.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +340.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~78.19g
~equal in
Other
~1.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -38.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +62.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.056g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 124kcal | 102kcal |
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| Protein | 22.6g | 11.42g |
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| Fats | 3.1g | 3.42g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 5.45g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 5.45g |
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| Cholesterol | 90mg | 79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 2IU |
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| Magnesium | 38mg | 35mg |
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| Calcium | 77mg | 116mg |
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| Potassium | 372mg | 139mg |
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| Iron | 1.15mg | 9.21mg |
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| Sugar | 1.23g |
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| Copper | 0.178mg | 5.707mg |
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| Zinc | 2.12mg | 78.6mg |
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| Starch | 0.9g |
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| Phosphorus | 295mg | 194mg |
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| Sodium | 77mg | 166mg |
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| Vitamin A | 58IU | 88IU |
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 26µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.7mg |
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| Manganese | 0.9mg | 0.591mg |
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| Selenium | 46.8µg | 39.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.01mg | 0.036mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.146mg | 0.18mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.766mg | 1.85mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.74mg | 0.447mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 3.97µg | 17.5µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg |
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| Folate | 5µg | 14µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.068g |
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| Choline | 130mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.579g | 0.948g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.822g | 0.506g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.135g | 1.056g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.253mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.991mg | 0.046mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.041mg | 0.459mg |
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| Leucine | 1.837mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 2.076mg | 0.762mg |
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| Methionine | 0.669mg | 0.257mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.882mg | 0.413mg |
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| Valine | 1.164mg | 0.523mg |
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| Histidine | 0.665mg | 0.22mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.353g | 0.353g | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.536g | 0.271g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.023g | 0.02g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
50%
188%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
486%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smelt contains less Sodium (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Smelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.369g)
Which food is cheaper?
Smelt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins
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.