Shrimp vs. Lentils
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Cooked Lentils
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
cooked
lentils
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and lentils:
- Both lentils and shrimp are high in protein.
- Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Lentil has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Shrimp has 21.1 times less carbohydrates than lentil.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Lentils (Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lentil is high in calories and shrimp has 39% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 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 lentils per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for lentils, 30:67:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 67% |
| Fat | 20% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 21.1 times less carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Lentil is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - lentil has 7.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than lentil - lentil has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lentils and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 51% more protein than lentil - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lentils and shrimp are low in saturated fat - lentil has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and lentils are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lentil has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Lentil has more Vitamin C than shrimp - lentil has 1.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than lentil - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and lentils contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and lentil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Lentils and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lentil has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lentils and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lentil has 1.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lentil has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and lentils contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 1.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.638 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.178 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 181 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 184% more calcium than lentil - lentil has 19mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Lentil is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than shrimp - lentil has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Lentil is an excellent source of potassium and it has 227% more potassium than shrimp - lentil has 369mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lentil has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than lentil per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.037 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.037 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and lentils contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Lentils | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.137 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 lentils or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Lentil is high in calories and shrimp has 40% less calories than lentil - lentil has 116 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is lentils or shrimp better for protein?
Both lentils and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 50% more protein than lentil - lentil has 9g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does lentils or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 21.1 times fewer carbohydrates than lentil - lentil has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does lentils or shrimp contain more iron?
Lentil is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than shrimp - lentil has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does lentils or shrimp contain more potassium?
Lentil is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than shrimp - lentil has 369mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.