Shrimp vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and shrimp are high in calcium.
- Broccoli has 52% less calories than shrimp.
- Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Broccoli has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
- 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Broccoli has 52% less calories than shrimp - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 65% |
| Fat | 20% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Broccoli and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Broccoli is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 383% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and shrimp are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and broccoli are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Broccoli has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 74% more Vitamin A than broccoli - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and broccoli does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 337 times more Vitamin K than shrimp - broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and broccoli contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 63 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and shrimp are high in calcium. Broccoli is very similar to broccoli for calcium - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Broccoli has 248% more iron than shrimp - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than shrimp - broccoli has 316mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, broccoli has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than broccoli per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.0215 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.0215 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and broccoli contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.049 G |
| Total | 0.097 G | 0.055 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 broccoli or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Broccoli has 50% less calories than shrimp - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is broccoli or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 380% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does broccoli or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, broccoli and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and shrimp are high in calcium. Broccoli is very similar to broccoli for calcium - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or shrimp contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than shrimp - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.