Oyster vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and pickles:
- Both pickles and oyster are high in calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, oyster has more dha and epa than pickle.
- Oyster has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
- Pickle has 3.9 times less calories than oyster.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 3.9 times less calories than oyster - pickle has 12 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 pickles per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 67% |
| Fat | 25% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pickle has more dietary fiber than oyster - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than pickle - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 944% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and oyster are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pickle has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has 104% more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pickle has more Vitamin K than oyster - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster has more thiamin, niacin, folate and Vitamin B12. Both oyster and pickles contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Oyster | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and oyster are high in calcium. Pickle has 30% more calcium than oyster - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Pickles and oyster contain similar amounts of potassium - pickle has 117mg 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 DHA and EPA than pickle per 100 grams. Both oyster and pickles contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Oyster | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.07 G |
| DHA | 0.203 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.188 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.052 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.052 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 Pickles .
Oyster g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Pickles g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 3.9 times less calories than oyster - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is pickles or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 940% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does pickles or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does pickles or oyster contain more calcium?
Both pickles and oyster are high in calcium. Pickle has 30% more calcium than oyster - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
Does pickles or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than pickle - pickle has 0.26mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.