Feta Cheese vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Feta Cheese and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
feta cheese
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in feta cheese and shrimp:
- Both feta cheese and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
- Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) 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
Feta cheese is high in calories and shrimp has 73% less calories than feta cheese - feta cheese has 265 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, feta cheese is much lighter in protein, much heavier in fat and similar to shrimp for carbs. Feta cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Feta Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 9% |
| Fat | 73% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both feta cheese and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - feta cheese has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Protein
protein
Both feta cheese and shrimp are high in protein. Feta cheese has a little more protein (4%) than shrimp by weight - feta cheese has 14.2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Feta cheese is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 98% less saturated fat than feta cheese - feta cheese has 13.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and feta cheese are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and feta cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Feta cheese has 29% less cholesterol than shrimp - feta cheese has 89mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Feta cheese is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 131% more Vitamin A than shrimp - feta cheese has 125ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Feta cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - feta cheese has 16iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Feta cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - feta cheese has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Feta cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - feta cheese has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Feta cheese has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6. Both feta cheese and shrimp contain significant amounts of niacin, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Feta Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.154 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.844 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.991 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.967 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.424 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 32 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.69 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both feta cheese and shrimp are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 813% more calcium than shrimp - feta cheese has 493mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Feta cheese has 210% more iron than shrimp - feta cheese has 0.65mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Shrimp has 82% more potassium than feta cheese - feta cheese has 62mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, feta cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than feta cheese per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.265 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.265 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, feta cheese has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Feta Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.326 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.326 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: Feta Cheese (Cheese, feta) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does feta cheese or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Feta cheese is high in calories and shrimp has 70% less calories than feta cheese - feta cheese has 265 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is feta cheese or shrimp better for protein?
Both feta cheese and shrimp are high in protein. Feta cheese has a little more protein ( 0%) than shrimp by weight - feta cheese has 14.2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does feta cheese or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both feta cheese and shrimp are high in calcium. Feta cheese has 810% more calcium than shrimp - feta cheese has 493mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.