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Shrimp vs. Ostrich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shrimp and Ostrich?

  • Shrimp is higher in Copper, and Calcium, yet Ostrich is higher in Zinc, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 35% more.
  • Shrimp has 12 times more Calcium than Ostrich. While Shrimp has 70mg of Calcium, Ostrich has only 6mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Ostrich is lower.

We used Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked 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.
Shrimp
4
:
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Copper +149.3%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%
Contains more Iron +447.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Zinc +195.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 251
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 105% 18% 108% 32% 11% 133% 51% 3% 205%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Magnesium +56%
Contains more Copper +149.3%
Contains more Manganese +73.7%
Contains more Iron +447.1%
Contains more Potassium +39.8%
Contains less Sodium -27.9%
Contains more Zinc +195.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 251

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
:
10
Ostrich
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 0% 59% 68% 134% 80% 126% 12% 782% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
:
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +181.4%
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Fats +817.9%
Equal in Water - 68.51
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +181.4%
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Fats +817.9%
Equal in Water - 68.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1920.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
41% 40% 18%
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.44 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1920.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +457%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Ostrich Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Protein 23.98g 28.49g Ostrich
Fats 0.28g 2.57g Ostrich
Carbs 0.2g 0g Shrimp
Calories 99kcal 145kcal Ostrich
Calcium 70mg 6mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 2.79mg Ostrich
Magnesium 39mg 25mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 251mg Ostrich
Potassium 259mg 362mg Ostrich
Sodium 111mg 80mg Ostrich
Zinc 1.64mg 4.85mg Ostrich
Copper 0.379mg 0.152mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.019mg Shrimp
Selenium 37.5µg Ostrich
Vitamin E 0.23mg Ostrich
Vitamin B1 0.232mg Ostrich
Vitamin B2 0.292mg Ostrich
Vitamin B3 7.143mg Ostrich
Vitamin B5 1.318mg Ostrich
Vitamin B6 0.545mg Ostrich
Folate 15µg Ostrich
Vitamin B12 6.25µg Ostrich
Tryptophan 0.254mg Ostrich
Threonine 1.25mg Ostrich
Isoleucine 1.354mg Ostrich
Leucine 2.315mg Ostrich
Lysine 2.516mg Ostrich
Methionine 0.796mg Ostrich
Phenylalanine 1.176mg Ostrich
Valine 1.407mg Ostrich
Histidine 0.716mg Ostrich
Cholesterol 189mg 85mg Ostrich
Trans Fat 0.002g Ostrich
Saturated Fat 0.056g 1g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.97g Ostrich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.44g Ostrich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Ostrich
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
105%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.944g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ostrich
Ostrich contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ostrich
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.

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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.