Oatmeal vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oatmeal
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and shrimp:
- Both shrimp and oatmeal are high in calcium and protein.
- Oatmeal has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Oatmeal has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Oatmeal is high in calories and shrimp has 81% less calories than oatmeal - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oatmeal | Shrimp | |
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| Protein | 17% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 69% | 9% |
| Fat | 15% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 99% less carbohydrates than oatmeal - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Oatmeal is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Oatmeal and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - oatmeal has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both shrimp and oatmeal are high in protein. Oatmeal has 18% more protein than shrimp - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp and oatmeal contain similar amounts of saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and oatmeal are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oatmeal has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oatmeal has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both oatmeal and shrimp contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Oatmeal | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.73 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.14 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.78 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.12 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both shrimp and oatmeal are high in calcium. Shrimp has a little more calcium (4%) than oatmeal by weight - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
iron
Oatmeal is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than shrimp - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
potassium
Oatmeal is an excellent source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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FAQ
Does shrimp or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?Oatmeal is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than oatmeal - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.
Is shrimp or oatmeal better for protein?
Both shrimp and oatmeal are high in protein. Oatmeal has 20% more protein than shrimp - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.
Does shrimp or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, oatmeal is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 100% fewer carbohydrates than oatmeal - shrimp has 0.91g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.
Does shrimp or oatmeal contain more calcium?
Both shrimp and oatmeal are high in calcium. Shrimp has a little more calcium ( 0%) than oatmeal by weight - shrimp has 54mg of calcium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.
Does shrimp or oatmeal contain more iron?
Oatmeal is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than shrimp - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.
Does shrimp or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Oatmeal is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.