Shrimp vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and edamame:
- Both edamame and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Edamame has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Edamame is a great source of iron.
- Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Shrimp has 8.7 times less carbohydrates than edamame.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and shrimp has 41% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 27% |
| Fat | 20% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 8.7 times less carbohydrates than edamame - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than edamame - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both edamame and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 14% more protein than edamame - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and shrimp are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and shrimp are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Edamame has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and edamame does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame has more Vitamin C than shrimp - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 260% more Vitamin A than edamame - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and edamame contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and edamame does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Edamame and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame has 88 times more Vitamin K than shrimp - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and edamame contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 311 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both edamame and shrimp are high in calcium. Edamame has 17% more calcium than shrimp - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 981% more iron than shrimp - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Edamame is an excellent source of potassium and it has 286% more potassium than shrimp - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than edamame per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.358 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | 0.003 G |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.361 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 1.792 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 1.794 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 edamame or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and shrimp has 40% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is edamame or shrimp better for protein?
Both edamame and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 10% more protein than edamame - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does edamame or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both edamame and shrimp are high in calcium. Edamame has 20% more calcium than shrimp - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does edamame or shrimp contain more potassium?
Edamame is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than shrimp - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.