Shrimp vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and eggplant:
- Eggplant has 65% less calories than shrimp.
- Eggplant has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Eggplant has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- 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 Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant has 65% less calories than shrimp - eggplant has 25 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 eggplant per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 82% |
| Fat | 20% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Eggplant is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and shrimp are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and eggplant are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Eggplant has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Eggplant has more Vitamin C than shrimp - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 53 times more Vitamin A than eggplant - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and eggplant contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and eggplant does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Eggplant and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 22 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 500% more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 103% more potassium than shrimp - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, eggplant has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than eggplant per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.013 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.013 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and eggplant contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.063 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 eggplant or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant has 70% less calories than shrimp - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is eggplant or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than eggplant - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does eggplant or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.