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Tomato vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tomato and Oysters different?

  • Tomato has more Vitamin C, however, Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Choline, and Manganese.
  • Oysters covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 729% more than Tomato.

Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat types were 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.
Tomato
Tomato
2
:
8
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +3311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +708.3%
Contains more Zinc +46135.3%
Contains more Copper +9572.9%
Contains more Manganese +418.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Tomato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +1060%
Contains more Iron +3311.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +708.3%
Contains more Zinc +46135.3%
Contains more Copper +9572.9%
Contains more Manganese +418.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Tomato
Tomato
6
:
5
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +846.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +295%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Folate - 14
Tomato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
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 +846.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +295%
Contains more Vitamin E +214.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +847.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Folate - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
Tomato
1
:
4
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Protein +1197.7%
Contains more Fats +1610%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +198%
Tomato
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 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 Water +20.9%
Contains more Protein +1197.7%
Contains more Fats +1610%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +198%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
Tomato
1
:
2
Oysters
Oysters
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1532.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1172.3%
Tomato
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1532.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1172.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tomato
Tomato
2
:
1
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.23
Tomato
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Oysters
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 1.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tomato Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 2.69g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 0.88g 11.42g Oysters
Fats 0.2g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 3.89g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 18kcal 102kcal Oysters
Starch 0g 0.9g Oysters
Fructose 1.37g 0g Tomato
Sugar 2.63g 1.23g Oysters
Fiber 1.2g 0g Tomato
Calcium 10mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.27mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 11mg 35mg Oysters
Phosphorus 24mg 194mg Oysters
Potassium 237mg 139mg Tomato
Sodium 5mg 166mg Tomato
Zinc 0.17mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.059mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.114mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 0µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 833IU 88IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 42µg 26µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.54mg 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 13.7mg 0mg Tomato
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.036mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 0.594mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.089mg 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.061mg Tomato
Folate 15µg 14µg Tomato
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 7.9µg 2µg Tomato
Tryptophan 0.006mg 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.027mg 0.046mg Oysters
Isoleucine 0.018mg 0.459mg Oysters
Leucine 0.025mg 0.716mg Oysters
Lysine 0.027mg 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.006mg 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.027mg 0.413mg Oysters
Valine 0.018mg 0.523mg Oysters
Histidine 0.014mg 0.22mg Oysters
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Tomato
Trans Fat 0g 0.068g Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.948g Tomato
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.083g 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
Tomato Oysters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Tomato
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Tomato
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.92g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.