Oyster vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Oyster and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oyster
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oyster and shrimp:
- Both shrimp and oyster are high in calcium.
- Oyster has 4 times less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Oyster has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B6.
- Oyster is an excellent source of iron.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oyster (Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw) 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
Shrimp and oyster contain similar amounts of calories - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and oyster has 59 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oyster is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Oyster has a macronutrient ratio of 36:39:25 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oyster | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 39% | 9% |
| Fat | 25% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 161% more protein than oyster - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and oyster are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oyster has 0.44g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and oyster are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Oyster has 4 times less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and oyster has 25mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Oyster has more Vitamin C than shrimp - oyster has 4.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 575% more Vitamin A than oyster - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oyster has 8ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than oyster - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and oyster contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oyster does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oyster has more thiamin, riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B6. Both oyster and shrimp contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Oyster | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.105 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.065 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 1.267 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.157 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.2 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both shrimp and oyster are high in calcium. Shrimp has 23% more calcium than oyster - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
iron
Oyster is an excellent source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than shrimp - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.
potassium
Shrimp and oyster contain similar amounts of potassium - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and oyster has 124mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, oyster has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA and EPA than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.044 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | 0.203 G | 0.07 G |
| EPA | 0.188 G | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.435 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than oyster per 100 grams.
| Oyster | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.101 G |
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 oyster contain more calories in 100 grams?Shrimp and oyster contain similar amounts of calories - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and oyster has 59 calories.
Is shrimp or oyster better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 160% more protein than oyster - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and oyster has 5.2g of protein.
Does shrimp or oyster have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp and oyster contain similar amounts of carbs - shrimp has 0.91g of carbs for 100g and oyster has 5.5g of carbohydrates.
Does shrimp or oyster contain more calcium?
Both shrimp and oyster are high in calcium. Shrimp has 20% more calcium than oyster - shrimp has 54mg of calcium in 100 grams and oyster has 44mg of calcium.
Does shrimp or oyster contain more iron?
Oyster is an abundant source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than shrimp - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron in 100 grams and oyster has 5.8mg of iron.