Oyster vs. Chicken
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Cooked Chicken
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
cooked
chicken
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and chicken:
- Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oyster contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
- Oyster has 3.2 times less cholesterol than chicken.
- Oyster has 6 times less saturated fat than chicken.
- 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 Chicken (Chicken, ground, crumbles, cooked, pan-browned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken is high in calories and oyster has 69% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to chicken per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for chicken, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | ~ |
| Fat | 25% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Chicken has less carbohydrates than oyster - oyster has 5.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken is an excellent source of protein and it has 346% more protein than oyster - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster has 6 times less saturated fat than chicken - chicken has 3.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chicken and oyster are low in trans fat - chicken has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oyster has 3.2 times less cholesterol than chicken - chicken has 107mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster has 25mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has more Vitamin C than chicken - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster has more Vitamin A than chicken - oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chicken has more Vitamin E than oyster - chicken has 0.39mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Chicken and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chicken has 2.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chicken has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oyster contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both oyster and chicken contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Oyster | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.121 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.302 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 7.107 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 1.327 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.538 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | 0.51 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 450% more calcium than chicken - chicken has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 522% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken is an excellent source of potassium and it has 446% more potassium than oyster - chicken has 677mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chicken has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and dpa than oyster per 100 grams, however, oyster contains more dha and epa than chicken per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.1 G |
| DHA | 0.203 G | 0.031 G |
| EPA | 0.188 G | 0.008 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.016 G |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.155 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Chicken | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 1.818 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.02 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 1.838 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.
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FAQ
Does chicken or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken is high in calories and oyster has 70% less calories than chicken - chicken has 189 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is chicken or oyster better for protein?
Chicken is a fantastic source of protein and it has 350% more protein than oyster - chicken has 23.3g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does oyster or chicken have more carbohydrates?
By weight, chicken has fewer carbohydrates than oyster - oyster has 5.5g of carbs for 100g and chicken has no carbs..
Does chicken or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 520% more iron than chicken - chicken has 0.93mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
Does chicken or oyster contain more potassium?
Chicken is a rich source of potassium and it has 450% more potassium than oyster - chicken has 677mg of potassium in 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.