Shrimp vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shrimp and oysters
- Shrimp has more selenium, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, oysters is richer in zinc, vitamin B12, copper, iron, and manganese.
- Oysters covers your daily zinc needs 700% more than shrimp.
- Oysters has 6 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp has 947mg of sodium, while oysters has 166mg.
- Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of oysters is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2778.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2112% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4722.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1106.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +246.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +296.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +954.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +400% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +99.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +60.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +101.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +258.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Zinc | 1.63mg | 78.6mg | 700% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.66µg | 17.5µg | 660% |
| Copper | 0.258mg | 5.707mg | 605% |
| Iron | 0.32mg | 9.21mg | 111% |
| Cholesterol | 211mg | 79mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 947mg | 166mg | 34% |
| Manganese | 0.049mg | 0.591mg | 24% |
| Protein | 22.78g | 11.42g | 23% |
| Selenium | 49.5µg | 39.5µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 306mg | 194mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.242mg | 0.061mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.024mg | 0.18mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 90µg | 26µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.678mg | 1.85mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 116mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 14µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2.2mg | 1.7mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.59g | 1.056g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.7g | 3.42g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.521g | 0.948g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Choline | 135.4mg | 130mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.519mg | 0.447mg | 1% |
| Calories | 119kcal | 102kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 139mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 1.52g | 5.45g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.52g | 5.45g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Magnesium | 37mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.23g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.032mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.035g | 0.068g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.361g | 0.506g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.904mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.05mg | 0.459mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.95mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.172mg | 0.762mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.665mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.992mg | 0.413mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.067mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.501mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.135g | 0.353g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.141g | 0.271g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.012g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.061g | N/A |
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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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188%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
74%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Oysters is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 132mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oysters contains less Sodium (difference - 781mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Oysters is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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