Shrimp vs. Alfalfa Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Alfalfa Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
alfalfa sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and alfalfa sprouts:
- Alfalfa sprout has 68% less calories than shrimp.
- Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Alfalfa sprout has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than shrimp.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Alfalfa sprout has 68% less calories than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to alfalfa sprouts for fat. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 53% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 29% |
| Fat | 20% | 18% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both alfalfa sprouts and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Alfalfa sprouts and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 241% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both alfalfa sprouts and shrimp are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and alfalfa sprouts are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Alfalfa sprout has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin C than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 575% more Vitamin A than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Alfalfa sprouts and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Alfalfa sprout has 100 times more Vitamin K than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Shrimp | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.076 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.126 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.481 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.563 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 36 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 69% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Alfalfa sprout has 357% more iron than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Alfalfa sprouts and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than alfalfa sprout per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.175 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.175 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Alfalfa Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.234 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does alfalfa sprouts or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Alfalfa sprout has 70% less calories than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is alfalfa sprouts or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 240% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.