Fried Egg vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Fried Egg and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
fried egg
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in fried egg and shrimp:
- Both fried egg and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Fried egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, shrimp contains more niacin.
- Fried egg has signficantly more iron than shrimp.
- Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Shrimp has signficantly less saturated fat than fried egg.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Fried Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, fried) 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
Fried egg is high in calories and shrimp has 64% less calories than fried egg - fried egg has 196 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, fried egg is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Fried egg has a macronutrient ratio of 29:2:70 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Fried Egg | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 29% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 9% |
| Fat | 70% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both fried egg and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - fried egg has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Fried egg and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - fried egg has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both fried egg and shrimp are high in protein. is very similar to fried egg for protein - fried egg has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has signficantly less saturated fat than fried egg - fried egg has 4.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both fried egg and shrimp are low in trans fat - fried egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Fried egg is high in cholesterol and shrimp has 69% less cholesterol than fried egg - fried egg has 401mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Fried egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 306% more Vitamin A than shrimp - fried egg has 219ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Fried egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has 43 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - fried egg has 88iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Fried egg and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fried egg has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fried egg and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fried egg has 5.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Fried egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, shrimp contains more niacin. Both fried egg and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Fried Egg | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.495 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.082 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.66 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 51 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.97 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fried egg and shrimp are high in calcium. Fried egg has 15% more calcium than shrimp - fried egg has 62mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Fried egg has signficantly more iron than shrimp - fried egg has 1.9mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Fried egg and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - fried egg has 152mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, fried egg has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more epa than fried egg per 100 grams. Both fried egg and shrimp contain significant amounts of DHA.
| Fried Egg | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | 0.063 G | 0.07 G |
| DPA | 0.007 G | 0.006 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| Total | 0.207 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fried egg has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Fried Egg | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 2.781 G | 0.095 G |
| Total | 2.781 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.
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FAQ
Does fried egg or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Fried egg is high in calories and shrimp has 60% less calories than fried egg - fried egg has 196 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is fried egg or shrimp better for protein?
Both fried egg and shrimp are high in protein. is very similar to fried egg for protein - fried egg has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does fried egg or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both fried egg and shrimp are high in calcium. Fried egg has 20% more calcium than shrimp - fried egg has 62mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.