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Tilapia vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Tilapia and Oysters

  • Tilapia has more Selenium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin B3, while Oysters has more Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Choline, and Calcium.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Zinc is 711% higher.
  • Oysters contains 75 times less Vitamin D than Tilapia. Tilapia contains 150IU of Vitamin D, while Oysters contains 2IU.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, tilapia, 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.
Tilapia
Tilapia
4
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6
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Potassium +173.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Iron +1234.8%
Contains more Zinc +19070.7%
Contains more Copper +7509.3%
Contains more Manganese +1497.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Tilapia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 26% 25% 88% 34% 8% 12% 25% 5% 297%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Potassium +173.4%
Contains less Sodium -66.3%
Contains more Selenium +37.7%
Contains more Calcium +728.6%
Contains more Iron +1234.8%
Contains more Zinc +19070.7%
Contains more Copper +7509.3%
Contains more Manganese +1497.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 194

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.
Tilapia
Tilapia
5
:
6
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.2%
Tilapia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 16% 111% 0% 24% 17% 89% 40% 29% 5% 233% 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%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +101.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.6%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +840.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +122.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
1
:
4
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +129%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 78.19
Equal in Other - 1.52
Tilapia
26% 3% 72%
Protein: 26.15 g
Fats: 2.65 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 71.59 g
Other: 0 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 +129%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 78.19
Equal in Other - 1.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tilapia
Tilapia
2
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.948
Tilapia
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.955 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.6 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.948

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tilapia Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 26.15g 11.42g Tilapia
Fats 2.65g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 128kcal 102kcal Tilapia
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Tilapia
Calcium 14mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.69mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 34mg 35mg Oysters
Phosphorus 204mg 194mg Tilapia
Potassium 380mg 139mg Tilapia
Sodium 56mg 166mg Tilapia
Zinc 0.41mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.075mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.037mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 54.4µg 39.5µg Tilapia
Vitamin A 0IU 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 0.79mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 150IU 2IU Tilapia
Vitamin D 3.7µg 0µg Tilapia
Vitamin B1 0.093mg 0.036mg Tilapia
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 4.745mg 1.85mg Tilapia
Vitamin B5 0.664mg 0.447mg Tilapia
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.061mg Tilapia
Folate 6µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 1.86µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0.9µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.138mg Tilapia
Threonine 1.156mg 0.046mg Tilapia
Isoleucine 1.22mg 0.459mg Tilapia
Leucine 2.04mg 0.716mg Tilapia
Lysine 2.315mg 0.762mg Tilapia
Methionine 0.766mg 0.257mg Tilapia
Phenylalanine 1.05mg 0.413mg Tilapia
Valine 1.28mg 0.523mg Tilapia
Histidine 0.585mg 0.22mg Tilapia
Cholesterol 57mg 79mg Tilapia
Trans Fat 0.068g Tilapia
Saturated Fat 0.94g 0.948g Tilapia
Omega-3 - DHA 0.13g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.06g 0.02g Tilapia
Monounsaturated Fat 0.955g 0.506g Tilapia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.6g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.015g 0.007g Tilapia
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g 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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is better in case of low diet
Tilapia 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
47%
Tilapia
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Tilapia
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tilapia
Tilapia contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tilapia
Tilapia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tilapia
Tilapia is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Tilapia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175177/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.