Shrimp vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and ginger root:
- Ginger root has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Ginger root has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than shrimp.
- Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium.
- Shrimp has 18.5 times less carbohydrates than ginger root.
- 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 Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger root and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
| Shrimp | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 81% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 83% |
| Fat | 13% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 18.5 times less carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger root has signficantly more dietary fiber than shrimp - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than ginger root - ginger root has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 648% more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and shrimp are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and ginger root are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Ginger root has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger root has more Vitamin C than shrimp - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than ginger root - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and ginger root contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and ginger root does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger root has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and ginger root contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 238% more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Ginger root and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger root is an excellent source of potassium and it has 267% more potassium than shrimp - ginger root has 415mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, ginger root has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than ginger root per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.034 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.034 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and ginger root contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.12 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does ginger root or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger root and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is ginger root or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 650% more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does ginger root or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 18.5 times fewer carbohydrates than ginger root - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or shrimp contain more potassium?
Ginger root is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than shrimp - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.