Shrimp vs. Avocado
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Avocado
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
avocado
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and avocado:
- Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Avocado has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than shrimp.
- Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Shrimp has 7.1 times less saturated fat than avocado.
- Shrimp has 8.4 times less carbohydrates than avocado.
- 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 Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Avocado is high in calories and shrimp has 57% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to avocado per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for avocado, 4:19:77 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 19% |
| Fat | 20% | 77% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 8.4 times less carbohydrates than avocado - avocado has 8.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Avocado is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Avocado and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - avocado has 0.3g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 594% more protein than avocado - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has 7.1 times less saturated fat than avocado - avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and avocado are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Avocado has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Avocado has signficantly more Vitamin C than shrimp - avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 671% more Vitamin A than avocado - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and avocado contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and avocado does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Avocado has 69 times more Vitamin K than shrimp - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Avocado has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and avocado contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.143 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 1.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 1.463 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.287 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 89 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 315% more calcium than avocado - avocado has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Avocado has 190% more iron than shrimp - avocado has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Avocado is an excellent source of potassium and it has 349% more potassium than shrimp - avocado has 507mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, avocado has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than avocado per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.125 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.125 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, avocado has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Avocado | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.015 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 1.674 G |
| Total | 0.095 G | 1.689 G |
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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 avocado or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Avocado is high in calories and shrimp has 60% less calories than avocado - avocado has 167 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is avocado or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 590% more protein than avocado - avocado has 2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does avocado or shrimp contain more potassium?
Avocado is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than shrimp - avocado has 507mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.