Shrimp vs. Kidney Beans
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Kidney Beans
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
kidney beans
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and kidney beans:
- Both shrimp and kidney beans are high in calcium and protein.
- Kidney bean has more thiamin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Kidney bean has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Kidney bean is a great source of potassium.
- Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
- Shrimp has 21.8 times less carbohydrates than kidney bean.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kidney bean is high in calories and shrimp has 41% less calories than kidney bean - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and kidney bean has 121 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to kidney beans per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for kidney beans, 26:67:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 67% |
| Fat | 20% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 21.8 times less carbohydrates than kidney bean - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kidney bean is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - kidney bean has 6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both shrimp and kidney beans are high in protein. Shrimp has 68% more protein than kidney bean - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and kidney beans are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.33g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and kidney beans are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Kidney bean has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Kidney beans and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - kidney bean has 0.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than kidney bean - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kidney bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kidney bean has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and kidney beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kidney bean has 5.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kidney bean has more thiamin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and kidney beans contain significant amounts of riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.417 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.113 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 23 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both shrimp and kidney beans are high in calcium. Shrimp is very similar to shrimp for calcium - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.
iron
Kidney bean has 614% more iron than shrimp - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and kidney bean has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Kidney bean is a great source of potassium and it has 121% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and kidney bean has 250mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kidney bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than kidney bean per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.132 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.132 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kidney bean has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Kidney Beans | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.217 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.217 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Kidney Beans (Beans, kidney, red, mature seeds, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water) .
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FAQ
Does shrimp or kidney beans contain more calories in 100 grams?Kidney bean is high in calories and shrimp has 40% less calories than kidney bean - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and kidney bean has 121 calories.
Is shrimp or kidney beans better for protein?
Both shrimp and kidney beans are high in protein. Shrimp has 70% more protein than kidney bean - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and kidney bean has 8.1g of protein.
Does shrimp or kidney beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 21.8 times fewer carbohydrates than kidney bean - shrimp has 0.91g of carbs for 100g and kidney bean has 20.8g of carbohydrates.
Does shrimp or kidney beans contain more calcium?
Both shrimp and kidney beans are high in calcium. Shrimp is very similar to shrimp for calcium - shrimp has 54mg of calcium in 100 grams and kidney bean has 58mg of calcium.