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Shrimp vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Shrimp and Oysters

  • Shrimp has more Phosphorus, however, Oysters is richer in Zinc, Copper, Iron, Manganese, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Oysters covers your daily Zinc needs 700% more than Shrimp.
  • Oysters has 2 times less Cholesterol than Shrimp. Shrimp has 189mg of Cholesterol, while Oysters has 79mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not 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
Shrimp
4
:
6
Oysters
Oysters
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
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%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +11.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.2%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.1%
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%

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
Shrimp
0
:
12
Oysters
Oysters
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%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

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 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 Shrimp Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 5.45g Oysters
Protein 23.98g 11.42g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 3.42g Oysters
Carbs 0.2g 5.45g Oysters
Calories 99kcal 102kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Shrimp
Calcium 70mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 0.51mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 39mg 35mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 194mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 139mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 166mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.64mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 0.379mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 0.033mg 0.591mg 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 189mg 79mg Oysters
Trans Fat 0.002g 0.068g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.948g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.506g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 1.056g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
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

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

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

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