Oyster vs. Rabbit
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Cooked Rabbit
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
cooked
rabbit
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and rabbit:
- Both oyster and rabbit are high in iron.
- Oyster has 3.8 times less cholesterol than rabbit.
- Oyster has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, rabbit contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Oyster is a great source of calcium.
- Rabbit is an excellent source of potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Rabbit (Rabbit, wild, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Rabbit is high in calories and oyster has 66% less calories than rabbit - oyster has 59 calories per 100 grams and rabbit has 172 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to rabbit per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for rabbit, 81:0:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 81% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | ~ |
| Fat | 25% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Rabbit has less carbohydrates than oyster - oyster has 5.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Rabbit is an excellent source of protein and it has 530% more protein than oyster - oyster has 5.2g of protein per 100 grams and rabbit has 32.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oyster and rabbit contain similar amounts of saturated fat - oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rabbit has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Oyster has 3.8 times less cholesterol than rabbit - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and rabbit has 122mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has more Vitamin C than rabbit - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Oyster has more Vitamin A than rabbit - oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and rabbit does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Rabbit has more Vitamin E than oyster - rabbit has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Rabbit and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - rabbit has 1.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12, however, rabbit contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both oyster and rabbit contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Oyster | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 6.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.339 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | 6.48 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 144% more calcium than rabbit - oyster has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and rabbit has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Both oyster and rabbit are high in iron. Oyster has 20% more iron than rabbit - oyster has 5.8mg of iron per 100 grams and rabbit has 4.8mg of iron.
potassium
Rabbit is an excellent source of potassium and it has 176% more potassium than oyster - oyster has 124mg of potassium per 100 grams and rabbit has 342mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, rabbit has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than oyster per 100 grams, however, oyster contains more dha and epa than rabbit per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.139 G |
| DHA | 0.203 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.188 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.139 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, rabbit has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Rabbit | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.538 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.538 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 oyster or rabbit contain more calories in 100 grams?Rabbit is high in calories and oyster has 70% less calories than rabbit - oyster has 59 calories in 100g and rabbit has 172 calories.
Is oyster or rabbit better for protein?
Rabbit is a fantastic source of protein and it has 530% more protein than oyster - oyster has 5.2g of protein per 100 grams and rabbit has 32.9g of protein.
Does oyster or rabbit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, rabbit has fewer carbohydrates than oyster - oyster has 5.5g of carbs for 100g and rabbit has no carbs..
Does oyster or rabbit contain more iron?
Both oyster and rabbit are high in iron. Oyster has 20% more iron than rabbit - oyster has 5.8mg of iron in 100 grams and rabbit has 4.8mg of iron.
Does oyster or rabbit contain more potassium?
Rabbit is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than oyster - oyster has 124mg of potassium in 100 grams and rabbit has 342mg of potassium.