Shrimp vs. Coconut Cream
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Coconut Cream
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
coconut cream
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and coconut cream:
- Coconut cream has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and iron.
- Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium.
- Shrimp has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- 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 Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coconut cream is high in calories and shrimp has 78% less calories than coconut cream - coconut cream has 330 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to coconut cream for carbs. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for coconut cream, 4:8:89 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 8% |
| Fat | 20% | 89% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coconut cream and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - coconut cream has 6.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coconut cream is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - coconut cream has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 275% more protein than coconut cream - coconut cream has 3.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coconut cream is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 99% less saturated fat than coconut cream - coconut cream has 30.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and coconut cream are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Coconut cream has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coconut cream has more Vitamin C than shrimp - coconut cream has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than coconut cream - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than coconut cream - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and coconut cream contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coconut cream does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shrimp has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and coconut cream contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Shrimp | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.89 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 391% more calcium than coconut cream - coconut cream has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Coconut cream is a great source of iron and it has 986% more iron than shrimp - coconut cream has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Coconut cream is an excellent source of potassium and it has 188% more potassium than shrimp - coconut cream has 325mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coconut cream has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Coconut Cream | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.379 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.379 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 Coconut Cream (Nuts, coconut cream, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat)) .
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FAQ
Does coconut cream or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Coconut cream is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than coconut cream - coconut cream has 330 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is coconut cream or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 280% more protein than coconut cream - coconut cream has 3.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does coconut cream or shrimp contain more potassium?
Coconut cream is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than shrimp - coconut cream has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.