Shrimp vs. Hazelnut
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Hazelnut
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
hazelnut
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and hazelnut:
- Both hazelnut and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Hazelnut has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Shrimp has 18.3 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut.
- Shrimp has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hazelnut is high in calories and shrimp has 89% less calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to hazelnut for carbs. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for hazelnut, 9:10:81 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 10% |
| Fat | 20% | 81% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 18.3 times less carbohydrates than hazelnut - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hazelnut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - hazelnut has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hazelnut and shrimp are high in protein. Hazelnut has a little more protein (10%) than shrimp by weight - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and hazelnut are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Hazelnut has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hazelnut has more Vitamin C than shrimp - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 17 times more Vitamin A than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 10 times more Vitamin E than shrimp - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and hazelnut contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hazelnut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hazelnut has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and hazelnut contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Shrimp | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 2.05 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.923 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.62 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 88 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hazelnut and shrimp are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 128% more calcium than shrimp - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Hazelnut is an excellent source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than shrimp - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Hazelnut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 568% more potassium than shrimp - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hazelnut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than hazelnut per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.06 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.06 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Hazelnut | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.06 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 8.403 G |
| Total | 0.097 G | 8.463 G |
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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 hazelnut or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Hazelnut is high in calories and shrimp has 90% less calories than hazelnut - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is hazelnut or shrimp better for protein?
Both hazelnut and shrimp are high in protein. Hazelnut has a little more protein ( 10%) than shrimp by weight - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does hazelnut or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and shrimp are high in calcium. Hazelnut has 130% more calcium than shrimp - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does hazelnut or shrimp contain more iron?
Hazelnut is an abundant source of iron and it has 19 times more iron than shrimp - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does hazelnut or shrimp contain more potassium?
Hazelnut is a rich source of potassium and it has 570% more potassium than shrimp - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.