Oyster vs. Pomegranate Juice
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Pomegranate Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
pomegranate juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and pomegranate juice:
- Oyster has 58% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice.
- Oyster has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Oyster is a great source of calcium.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
- Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) and Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pomegranate juice and oyster contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 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 pomegranate juice per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for pomegranate juice, 1:94:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 94% |
| Fat | 25% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oyster has 58% less carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pomegranate juice and oyster contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - pomegranate juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oyster has less sugar than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Oyster has 33 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pomegranate juice and oyster are low in saturated fat - pomegranate juice has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pomegranate juice has less cholesterol than oyster - oyster has 25mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has 46 times more Vitamin C than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oyster has more Vitamin A than pomegranate juice - oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pomegranate juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin E than oyster - pomegranate juice has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pomegranate juice has more Vitamin K than oyster - pomegranate juice has 10.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B12. Both oyster and pomegranate juice contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oyster | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 0.233 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 24 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Oyster is a great source of calcium and it has 300% more calcium than pomegranate juice - pomegranate 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 56 times more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Pomegranate juice is a great source of potassium and it has 73% more potassium than oyster - pomegranate juice has 214mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oyster and pomegranate juice contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oyster | Pomegranate Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.05 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.061 G | 0.05 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 Pomegranate Juice (Pomegranate juice, bottled) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
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FAQ
Does pomegranate juice or oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Pomegranate juice and oyster contain similar amounts of calories - pomegranate juice has 54 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is pomegranate juice or oyster better for protein?
Oyster has 33 times more protein than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.15g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does pomegranate juice or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oyster has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does pomegranate juice or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 56 times more iron than pomegranate juice - pomegranate juice has 0.1mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.