Shrimp vs. Goji Berry
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Goji Berry
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
goji berry
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and goji berry:
- Both goji berry and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Goji berry has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
- Shrimp has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Goji berry is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than goji berry - goji berry has 349 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 goji berry per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 81:5:13 and for goji berry, 16:84:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Goji Berry | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 81% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 84% |
| Fat | 13% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Goji berry is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 99% less carbohydrates than goji berry - goji berry has 77.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Goji berry is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - goji berry has 13g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Goji berry is high in sugar and shrimp has less sugar than goji berry - goji berry has 45.6g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both goji berry and shrimp are high in protein. Goji berry has a little more protein (5%) than shrimp by weight - goji berry has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and goji berry are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both shrimp and goji berry are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Goji berry has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Goji berry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - goji berry has 48.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than goji berry - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and goji berry contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than goji berry - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and goji berry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shrimp has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Shrimp | Goji Berry | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 19 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both goji berry and shrimp are high in calcium. Goji berry has 252% more calcium than shrimp - goji berry has 190mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Goji berry is an excellent source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than shrimp - goji berry has 6.8mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Shrimp has more potassium than goji berry - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and goji berry does not contain significant amounts.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Shrimp or Goji Berry .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Goji Berry (Goji berries, dried) .
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FAQ
Does goji berry or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Goji berry is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than goji berry - goji berry has 349 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is goji berry or shrimp better for protein?
Both goji berry and shrimp are high in protein. Goji berry has a little more protein ( 10%) than shrimp by weight - goji berry has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does goji berry or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, goji berry is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 100% fewer carbohydrates than goji berry - goji berry has 77.1g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does goji berry or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both goji berry and shrimp are high in calcium. Goji berry has 250% more calcium than shrimp - goji berry has 190mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does goji berry or shrimp contain more iron?
Goji berry is an abundant source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than shrimp - goji berry has 6.8mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.