Greek Yogurt vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
greek yogurt
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and shrimp:
- Both greek yogurt and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than greek yogurt.
- Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Greek yogurt has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) 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
Greek yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - greek yogurt has 73 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Greek Yogurt | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 55% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 9% |
| Fat | 24% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both greek yogurt and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - greek yogurt has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both greek yogurt and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 37% more protein than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Greek yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of saturated fat - greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both greek yogurt and shrimp are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Greek yogurt has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Greek yogurt has more Vitamin C than shrimp - greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Greek yogurt has 67% more Vitamin A than shrimp - greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Greek yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Greek yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both greek yogurt and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Greek Yogurt | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.197 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both greek yogurt and shrimp are high in calcium. Greek yogurt has 113% more calcium than shrimp - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Greek yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Greek yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more DHA and EPA than greek yogurt per 100 grams. Both greek yogurt and shrimp contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Greek Yogurt | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both greek yogurt and shrimp contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Greek Yogurt | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.095 G |
| Total | 0.067 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does greek yogurt or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Greek yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - greek yogurt has 73 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is greek yogurt or shrimp better for protein?
Both greek yogurt and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 40% more protein than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does greek yogurt or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both greek yogurt and shrimp are high in calcium. Greek yogurt has 110% more calcium than shrimp - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.