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Shrimp vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Oysters

  • Shrimp has more Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Vitamin B12, Copper, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 700% more than Shrimp.
  • Oysters has 6 times less Sodium than Shrimp. Shrimp has 947mg of Sodium, while Oysters has 166mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
4
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Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.5%
Contains more Iron +2778.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +4722.1%
Contains more Copper +2112%
Contains more Manganese +1106.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 35
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.3%
Contains more Selenium +25.3%
Contains more Calcium +27.5%
Contains more Iron +2778.1%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +4722.1%
Contains more Copper +2112%
Contains more Manganese +1106.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 35

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Shrimp
7
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Contains more Vitamin A +242%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.7%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +954.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +242%
Contains more Vitamin E +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +296.7%
Contains more Folate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +954.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
Contains more Protein +99.5%
Contains more Other +60.5%
Contains more Fats +101.2%
Contains more Carbs +258.6%
Equal in Water - 78.19
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +99.5%
Contains more Other +60.5%
Contains more Fats +101.2%
Contains more Carbs +258.6%
Equal in Water - 78.19

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
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Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79%
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Oysters
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 1.52g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 22.78g 11.42g Shrimp
Fats 1.7g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 1.52g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 119kcal 102kcal Shrimp
Starch 0g 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 0g 1.23g Shrimp
Calcium 91mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.32mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 37mg 35mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 306mg 194mg Shrimp
Potassium 170mg 139mg Shrimp
Sodium 947mg 166mg Oysters
Zinc 1.63mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.258mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.049mg 0.591mg Oysters
Selenium 49.5µg 39.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 301IU 88IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 90µg 26µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 2.2mg 1.7mg Shrimp
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 2.678mg 1.85mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.519mg 0.447mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.242mg 0.061mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 14µg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 1.66µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.138mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.904mg 0.046mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 1.05mg 0.459mg Shrimp
Leucine 1.95mg 0.716mg Shrimp
Lysine 2.172mg 0.762mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.665mg 0.257mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.992mg 0.413mg Shrimp
Valine 1.067mg 0.523mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.501mg 0.22mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 211mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.035g 0.068g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.521g 0.948g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.141g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.135g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.361g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.59g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.012g 0.007g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Oysters
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Shrimp
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
Shrimp
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 132mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/nutrients
  2. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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