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Yellowtail vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yellowtail and Oysters

  • Yellowtail is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, yet Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oysters is 708% higher.
  • Yellowtail contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Oysters. Yellowtail contains 0.175mg of Vitamin B1, while Oysters contains 0.036mg.

Food types used in this article are Fish, yellowtail, 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.
Yellowtail
Yellowtail
5
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5
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Potassium +287.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1361.9%
Contains more Zinc +11631.3%
Contains more Copper +9739.7%
Contains more Manganese +3010.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Equal in Phosphorus - 194
Yellowtail
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 24% 28% 87% 48% 7% 19% 20% 3% 256%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Potassium +287.1%
Contains less Sodium -69.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.5%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +1361.9%
Contains more Zinc +11631.3%
Contains more Copper +9739.7%
Contains more Manganese +3010.5%
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.
Yellowtail
Yellowtail
6
:
6
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Vitamin A +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%
Yellowtail
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 0% 0% 10% 44% 12% 164% 41% 43% 3% 157% 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 +18.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +386.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.9%
Contains more Folate +250%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yellowtail
Yellowtail
2
:
3
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Protein +159.8%
Contains more Fats +96.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.1%
Equal in Other - 1.52
Yellowtail
30% 7% 67%
Protein: 29.67 g
Fats: 6.72 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 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 +159.8%
Contains more Fats +96.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +16.1%
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.
Yellowtail Oysters
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Yellowtail Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 29.67g 11.42g Yellowtail
Fats 6.72g 3.42g Yellowtail
Carbs 0g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 187kcal 102kcal Yellowtail
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Yellowtail
Calcium 29mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.63mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 38mg 35mg Yellowtail
Phosphorus 201mg 194mg Yellowtail
Potassium 538mg 139mg Yellowtail
Sodium 50mg 166mg Yellowtail
Zinc 0.67mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.058mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.019mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 46.8µg 39.5µg Yellowtail
Vitamin A 104IU 88IU Yellowtail
Vitamin A RAE 31µg 26µg Yellowtail
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B1 0.175mg 0.036mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 8.718mg 1.85mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B5 0.681mg 0.447mg Yellowtail
Vitamin B6 0.185mg 0.061mg Yellowtail
Folate 4µg 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 1.25µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.332mg 0.138mg Yellowtail
Threonine 1.301mg 0.046mg Yellowtail
Isoleucine 1.367mg 0.459mg Yellowtail
Leucine 2.411mg 0.716mg Yellowtail
Lysine 2.725mg 0.762mg Yellowtail
Methionine 0.878mg 0.257mg Yellowtail
Phenylalanine 1.158mg 0.413mg Yellowtail
Valine 1.528mg 0.523mg Yellowtail
Histidine 0.873mg 0.22mg Yellowtail
Cholesterol 71mg 79mg Yellowtail
Trans Fat 0.068g Yellowtail
Saturated Fat 0.948g Yellowtail
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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is better in case of low diet
Yellowtail 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
40%
Yellowtail
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Yellowtail
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail contains less Sodium (difference - 116mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.948g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellowtail
Yellowtail 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. Yellowtail - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174248/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.