Oyster vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and yellow corn:
- Oyster has 74% less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Oyster is a great source of calcium.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
- Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oyster has 39% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 76% |
| Fat | 25% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster has 74% less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than oyster - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than yellow corn - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 53% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and oyster are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Yellow corn has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and yellow corn does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow corn and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, oyster contains more Vitamin B12. Both oyster and yellow corn contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate.
| Oyster | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 13 times more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 76% more potassium than oyster - yellow corn has 218mg 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 yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.018 G |
| DHA | 0.203 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.188 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.586 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.586 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 Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does yellow corn or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Oyster has 40% less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is yellow corn or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 50% more protein than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does yellow corn or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster has 70% fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does yellow corn or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 11 times more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.