Shrimp vs Oyster - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Shrimp and Oyster different?
- Shrimp is higher in Phosphorus, however Oyster is richer in Zinc, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
- Daily need coverage for Zinc from Oyster is 777% higher.
- Shrimp contains 3 times more Cholesterol than Oyster. While Shrimp contains 189mg of Cholesterol, Oyster contains only 71mg.
Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried are the varieties used 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+12.9%
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Phosphorus
+49.1%
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Sodium
-73.4%
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Iron
+1262.7%
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Magnesium
+48.7%
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Zinc
+5212.8%
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Copper
+1033%
Equal in Potassium - 244
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Calcium
+12.9%
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Phosphorus
+49.1%
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Sodium
-73.4%
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Iron
+1262.7%
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Magnesium
+48.7%
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Zinc
+5212.8%
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Copper
+1033%
Equal in Potassium - 244
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+173.4%
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Water
+14.8%
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Fats
+4392.9%
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Carbs
+5710%
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+90.9%
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+173.4%
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+14.8%
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+4392.9%
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Carbs
+5710%
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+90.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+9695.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4093.7%
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Saturated Fat
-98.2%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+9695.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4093.7%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 0.2g | 11.62g |
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| Protein | 23.98g | 8.77g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 12.58g |
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| Carbs | 0.2g | 11.62g |
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| Calories | 99kcal | 199kcal |
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| Calcium | 70mg | 62mg |
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| Iron | 0.51mg | 6.95mg |
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| Magnesium | 39mg | 58mg |
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| Phosphorus | 237mg | 159mg |
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| Potassium | 259mg | 244mg |
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| Sodium | 111mg | 417mg |
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| Zinc | 1.64mg | 87.13mg |
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| Copper | 0.379mg | 4.294mg |
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| Vitamin A | 302IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 90µg |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.202mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg |
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| Folate | 31µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 15.63µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.105mg |
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| Threonine | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.396mg |
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| Leucine | 0.638mg |
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| Lysine | 0.582mg |
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| Methionine | 0.199mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.352mg |
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| Valine | 0.409mg |
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| Histidine | 0.175mg |
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 71mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.056g | 3.197g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0.218g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0.202g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.048g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.048g | 4.702g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 3.313g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
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179%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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534%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.141g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oyster is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oyster is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Oyster is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oyster is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.