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Oysters vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oysters and Shrimp

  • Oysters has more Zinc, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Shrimp is richer in Phosphorus.
  • Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 700% more than Shrimp.
  • Shrimp has 18 times less Iron than Oysters. Oysters has 9.21mg of Iron, while Shrimp has 0.51mg.
  • Shrimp contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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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.
Oysters
Oysters
6
:
4
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Calcium +65.7%
Contains more Iron +1705.9%
Contains more Zinc +4692.7%
Contains more Copper +1405.8%
Contains more Manganese +1690.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +65.7%
Contains more Iron +1705.9%
Contains more Zinc +4692.7%
Contains more Copper +1405.8%
Contains more Manganese +1690.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%

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.
Oysters
Oysters
12
:
0
Shrimp
Shrimp
Oysters
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%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
4
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +1121.4%
Contains more Carbs +2625%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Protein +110%
Equal in Water - 74.33
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Shrimp
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more Fats +1121.4%
Contains more Carbs +2625%
Contains more Other +25.6%
Contains more Protein +110%
Equal in Water - 74.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +954.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1236.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Shrimp
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +954.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1236.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 0.2g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 23.98g Shrimp
Fats 3.42g 0.28g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 0.2g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 99kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Shrimp
Calcium 116mg 70mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.51mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 39mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 194mg 237mg Shrimp
Potassium 139mg 259mg Shrimp
Sodium 166mg 111mg Shrimp
Zinc 78.6mg 1.64mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.379mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.033mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg Oysters
Vitamin B2 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg Oysters
Folate 14µg Oysters
Vitamin B12 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg Oysters
Isoleucine 0.459mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg Oysters
Valine 0.523mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 189mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.068g 0.002g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.056g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0.015g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0.015g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0.001g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.048g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.079g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.002g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g 0.018g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.001g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0.001g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
197%
Oysters
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.892g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 110mg)
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?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.