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Shrimp vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between shrimp and oatmeal

  • Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium; however, oatmeal has more iron and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for oatmeal is 68% higher.
  • Oatmeal has a higher glycemic index than shrimp.

Food types used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +324.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +474.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +164.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +207.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more IronIron +1068.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1590.9%

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
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Oatmeal
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +911.8%
Contains more OtherOther +112.3%
Contains more FatsFats +385.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5735%
Contains more WaterWater +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +714.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +439.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Oatmeal DV% diff.
Iron 0.51mg 5.96mg 68%
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 2.37g 43%
Copper 0.379mg 0.066mg 35%
Phosphorus 237mg 77mg 23%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.558mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 22%
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 17%
Vitamin A 130µg 14%
Folate 44µg 11%
Selenium 5µg 9%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.62mg 9%
Fiber 1.7g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 6%
Potassium 259mg 61mg 6%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Carbs 0.2g 11.67g 4%
Sodium 111mg 49mg 3%
Magnesium 39mg 26mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.426g 2%
Calories 99kcal 68kcal 2%
Fats 0.28g 1.36g 2%
Choline 4.7mg 1%
Calcium 70mg 80mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.226g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.391g 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 0.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0.003g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Oatmeal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal 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.

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.