Oyster vs. Orange Juice
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Orange Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
orange juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and orange juice:
- Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Oyster has more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Oyster is a great source of calcium.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange juice and oyster contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to orange juice per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for orange juice, 6:90:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 90% |
| Fat | 25% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Orange juice and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange juice has more dietary fiber than oyster - orange juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than orange juice - orange juice has 8.4g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 646% more protein than orange juice - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange juice and oyster are low in saturated fat - orange juice has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Orange juice has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and orange juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange juice is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 964% more Vitamin C than oyster - orange juice has 50mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Orange juice and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - orange juice has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Orange juice and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange juice has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Orange juice and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - orange juice has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster has more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both oyster and orange juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.09 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.19 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 30 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than orange juice - orange juice has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Orange juice has 61% more potassium than oyster - orange juice has 200mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oyster has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than orange juice per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.011 G |
| DHA | 0.203 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.188 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster and orange juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster | Orange Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.029 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.029 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Orange Juice (Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) .
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FAQ
Does orange juice or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange juice and oyster contain similar amounts of calories - orange juice has 45 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is orange juice or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 650% more protein than orange juice - orange juice has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does orange juice or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, orange juice and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - orange juice has 10.4g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does orange juice or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 27 times more iron than orange juice - orange juice has 0.2mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.