Oyster vs. Chicken Quarter

Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Chicken Quarter


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of oyster versus chicken quarter (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and chicken quarter:

  • Chicken quarter has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oyster contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Chicken quarter is a great source of potassium.
  • Chicken quarter is an excellent source of protein.
  • Oyster has 73% less cholesterol than chicken quarter.
  • Oyster has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken quarter.
  • Oyster is a great source of calcium.
  • Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oyster and chicken quarter is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Chicken Quarter (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Chicken quarter is high in calories and oyster has 72% less calories than chicken quarter - oyster has 59 calories per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 214 calories.

Oyster Chicken Quarter
Protein 36% 31%
Carbohydrates 39% ~
Fat 25% 68%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Oyster and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster has 5.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Protein

protein

Chicken quarter is an excellent source of protein and it has 214% more protein than oyster - oyster has 5.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 16.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Oyster has signficantly less saturated fat than chicken quarter - oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 4.4g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both chicken quarter and oyster are low in trans fat - chicken quarter has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Oyster has 73% less cholesterol than chicken quarter - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 93mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Oyster has 22 times more Vitamin C than chicken quarter - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Chicken quarter has 250% more Vitamin A than oyster - oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 28ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Chicken quarter and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - chicken quarter has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Chicken quarter and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chicken quarter has 0.22mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Chicken quarter and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken quarter has 2.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Chicken quarter has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oyster contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both oyster and chicken quarter contain significant amounts of thiamin.

Oyster Chicken Quarter
Thiamin 0.105 MG 0.073 MG
Riboflavin 0.065 MG 0.141 MG
Niacin 1.267 MG 4.733 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.157 MG 0.994 MG
Vitamin B6 0.06 MG 0.318 MG
Folate 18 UG 4 UG
Vitamin B12 16.2 UG 0.56 UG

Minerals

calcium

Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 389% more calcium than chicken quarter - oyster has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 9mg of calcium.

iron

Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 738% more iron than chicken quarter - oyster has 5.8mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.69mg of iron.

potassium

Chicken quarter is a great source of potassium and it has 64% more potassium than oyster - oyster has 124mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 203mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken quarter has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and dpa than oyster per 100 grams, however, oyster contains more dha and epa than chicken quarter per 100 grams.

Oyster Chicken Quarter
alpha linoleic acid 0.044 G 0.155 G
DHA 0.203 G 0.01 G
EPA 0.188 G 0.004 G
DPA ~ 0.012 G
Total 0.435 G 0.181 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken quarter has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.

Oyster Chicken Quarter
linoleic acid 0.028 G 2.987 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.016 G
Total 0.028 G 3.003 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Oyster or Chicken Quarter .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Chicken Quarter (Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, raw) .

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FAQ

Does oyster or chicken quarter contain more calories in 100 grams?
Chicken quarter is high in calories and oyster has 70% less calories than chicken quarter - oyster has 59 calories in 100g and chicken quarter has 214 calories.

Is oyster or chicken quarter better for protein?
Chicken quarter is a fantastic source of protein and it has 210% more protein than oyster - oyster has 5.2g of protein per 100 grams and chicken quarter has 16.4g of protein.

Does oyster or chicken quarter have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster and chicken quarter contain similar amounts of carbs - oyster has 5.5g of carbs for 100g and chicken quarter has 0.17g of carbohydrates.

Does oyster or chicken quarter contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 740% more iron than chicken quarter - oyster has 5.8mg of iron in 100 grams and chicken quarter has 0.69mg of iron.