Ostrich vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between ostrich and shrimp?
- Ostrich is higher in zinc, iron, and monounsaturated fat, yet shrimp is higher in copper and calcium.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 35% more.
- Ostrich has 20 times more monounsaturated fat than shrimp. While ostrich has 0.97g of monounsaturated fat, shrimp has only 0.048g.
- The amount of saturated fat in shrimp is lower.
- The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.
We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) types in this article.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +447.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +195.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +56% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1066.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +149.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +817.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +181.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1920.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +457% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 6.25µg | 260% | |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 68% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.143mg | 45% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.545mg | 42% | |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 189mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 4.85mg | 1.64mg | 29% |
| Iron | 2.79mg | 0.51mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.318mg | 26% | |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.379mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.292mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.232mg | 19% | |
| Protein | 28.49g | 23.98g | 9% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 70mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1g | 0.056g | 4% |
| Folate | 15µg | 4% | |
| Fats | 2.57g | 0.28g | 4% |
| Potassium | 362mg | 259mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 39mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.97g | 0.048g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.44g | 0.079g | 2% |
| Calories | 145kcal | 99kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.23mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 251mg | 237mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.019mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 0g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.254mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.25mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.354mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.315mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.516mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.796mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.176mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.407mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.716mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich is relatively richer in vitamins
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.