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Snapper vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between snapper and oysters

  • Snapper has more vitamin B6, selenium, and potassium, while oysters has more zinc, copper, vitamin B12, iron, manganese, and vitamin B2.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for zinc is 711% higher.
  • Oysters contains 8 times less vitamin B6 than snapper. Snapper contains 0.46mg of vitamin B6, while oysters contains 0.061mg.
  • The amount of cholesterol in snapper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, snapper, mixed species, 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 26% 12% 46% 9% 15% 12% 86% 7.4% 2.2% 267%
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 +275.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +24.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +190%
Contains more IronIron +3737.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +12306.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17763.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3376.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~35mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~194mg

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 5.3% 12% 0% 0% 13% 0.92% 6.5% 52% 106% 438% 0% 4.5% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +34.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +94.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +654.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +434.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 2% 70%
Protein: 26.3 g
Fats: 1.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.35 g
Other: 1.63 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 +130.3%
Contains more FatsFats +98.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +11.1%
~equal in Other ~1.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 25% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.365 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.588 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 -61.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Snapper Oysters
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Snapper Oysters DV% diff.
Zinc 0.44mg 78.6mg 711%
Copper 0.046mg 5.707mg 629%
Vitamin B12 3.5µg 17.5µg 583%
Iron 0.24mg 9.21mg 112%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.061mg 31%
Protein 26.3g 11.42g 30%
Manganese 0.017mg 0.591mg 25%
Choline 130mg 24%
Selenium 49µg 39.5µg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.004mg 0.18mg 14%
Potassium 522mg 139mg 11%
Cholesterol 47mg 79mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.7mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.346mg 1.85mg 9%
Calcium 40mg 116mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg 0.447mg 8%
Sodium 57mg 166mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.365g 0.948g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.588g 1.056g 3%
Fats 1.72g 3.42g 3%
Vitamin K 2µg 2%
Carbs 0g 5.45g 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Folate 6µg 14µg 2%
Calories 128kcal 102kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.036mg 1%
Vitamin A 35µg 26µg 1%
Phosphorus 201mg 194mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 5.45g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0%
Magnesium 37mg 35mg 0%
Sugar 1.23g N/A
Starch 0.9g 0%
Trans fat 0.068g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.322g 0.506g 0%
Tryptophan 0.294mg 0.138mg 0%
Threonine 1.153mg 0.046mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.212mg 0.459mg 0%
Leucine 2.137mg 0.716mg 0%
Lysine 2.415mg 0.762mg 0%
Methionine 0.778mg 0.257mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.027mg 0.413mg 0%
Valine 1.355mg 0.523mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.22mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.048g 0.353g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.273g 0.271g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.022g 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 0.007g 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
Snapper 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
49%
Snapper
188%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Snapper
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Snapper
Snapper contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Snapper
Snapper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.583g)
Which food is cheaper?
Snapper
Snapper 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. Snapper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173699/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.