Shrimp vs. Chickpeas
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Cooked Chickpeas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
cooked
chickpeas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and chickpeas:
- Both chickpeas and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Chickpea has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Chickpea has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Chickpea is a great source of iron and potassium.
- Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Chickpeas (Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chickpea is high in calories and shrimp has 57% less calories than chickpea - chickpea has 164 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 chickpeas per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for chickpeas, 21:65:14 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 65% |
| Fat | 20% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than chickpea - chickpea has 27.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Chickpea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - chickpea has 7.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than chickpea - chickpea has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both chickpeas and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 54% more protein than chickpea - chickpea has 8.9g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chickpeas and shrimp are low in saturated fat - chickpea has 0.27g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and chickpeas are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Chickpea has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Chickpea has more Vitamin C than shrimp - chickpea has 1.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 53 times more Vitamin A than chickpea - chickpea has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and chickpeas contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and chickpea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chickpeas and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - chickpea has 0.35mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Chickpeas and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - chickpea has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chickpea has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and chickpeas contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.063 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.526 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.286 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 172 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chickpeas and shrimp are high in calcium. Chickpea is very similar to chickpea for calcium - chickpea has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Chickpea is a great source of iron and it has 12 times more iron than shrimp - chickpea has 2.9mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Chickpea is a great source of potassium and it has 158% more potassium than shrimp - chickpea has 291mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, chickpea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than chickpea per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.043 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.043 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chickpea has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Chickpeas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 1.113 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 1.113 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 chickpeas or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Chickpea is high in calories and shrimp has 60% less calories than chickpea - chickpea has 164 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is chickpeas or shrimp better for protein?
Both chickpeas and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 50% more protein than chickpea - chickpea has 8.9g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does chickpeas or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than chickpea - chickpea has 27.4g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does chickpeas or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both chickpeas and shrimp are high in calcium. Chickpea is very similar to chickpea for calcium - chickpea has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.