Brown Rice vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Brown Rice and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
brown rice
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brown rice and shrimp:
- Brown rice has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Brown rice has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Brown rice has signficantly more dietary fiber than shrimp.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than brown rice.
- Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than brown rice.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) 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
Brown rice is high in calories and shrimp has 42% less calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brown rice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Brown rice has a macronutrient ratio of 9:84:7 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brown Rice | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 9% |
| Fat | 7% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than brown rice - brown rice has 25.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Brown rice has signficantly more dietary fiber than shrimp - brown rice has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Brown rice and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - brown rice has 0.24g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 397% more protein than brown rice - brown rice has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both brown rice and shrimp are low in saturated fat - brown rice has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and brown rice are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Brown rice has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than brown rice - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and brown rice contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and brown rice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Brown rice and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - brown rice has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Brown rice and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - brown rice has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brown rice has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both brown rice and shrimp contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Brown Rice | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.178 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 2.561 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.38 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than brown rice - brown rice has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Brown rice and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - brown rice has 0.56mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Brown rice and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - brown rice has 86mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more DHA and EPA than brown rice per 100 grams. Both brown rice and shrimp contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Brown Rice | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.011 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.011 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, brown rice has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Brown Rice | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.355 G | 0.095 G |
| Total | 0.355 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Brown Rice (Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does brown rice or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Brown rice is high in calories and shrimp has 40% less calories than brown rice - brown rice has 123 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is brown rice or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 400% more protein than brown rice - brown rice has 2.7g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does brown rice or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than brown rice - brown rice has 25.6g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.