Kefir vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Kefir and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kefir
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kefir and shrimp:
- Both kefir and shrimp are high in calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than kefir.
- Kefir has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Kefir has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kefir (Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY) 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
Kefir has 39% less calories than shrimp - kefir has 43 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kefir is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to shrimp for fat. Kefir has a macronutrient ratio of 35:44:21 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kefir | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 35% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 44% | 9% |
| Fat | 21% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kefir and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - kefir has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than kefir - kefir has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 259% more protein than kefir - kefir has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kefir and shrimp are low in saturated fat - kefir has 0.66g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both kefir and shrimp are low in trans fat - kefir has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Kefir has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - kefir has 5mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kefir and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - kefir has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kefir is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 217% more Vitamin A than shrimp - kefir has 171ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Kefir has 19 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - kefir has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Kefir and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kefir has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kefir and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - kefir has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kefir has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both kefir and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Kefir | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.135 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.15 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.385 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both kefir and shrimp are high in calcium. Kefir has 141% more calcium than shrimp - kefir has 130mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Kefir and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - kefir has 0.04mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Kefir has 45% more potassium than shrimp - kefir has 164mg 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 kefir per 100 grams. Both kefir and shrimp contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and DPA.
| Kefir | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.006 G |
| DPA | 0.001 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than kefir per 100 grams.
| Kefir | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.095 G |
| Total | 0.044 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 kefir or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Kefir has 40% less calories than shrimp - kefir has 43 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is kefir or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 260% more protein than kefir - kefir has 3.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does kefir or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kefir and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - kefir has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does kefir or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both kefir and shrimp are high in calcium. Kefir has 140% more calcium than shrimp - kefir has 130mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.