Shrimp vs. Morel Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Morel Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
morel mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and morel mushroom:
- Both morel mushroom and shrimp are high in calcium.
- Morel mushroom has 56% less calories than shrimp.
- Morel mushroom has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more folate and Vitamin B12.
- Morel mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Morel mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D, iron and potassium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Morel mushroom has 56% less calories than shrimp - morel mushroom has 31 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
| Shrimp | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 81% | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 53% |
| Fat | 13% | 14% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Morel mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Morel mushroom is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - morel mushroom has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Morel mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - morel mushroom has 0.6g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 336% more protein than morel mushroom - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both morel mushroom and shrimp are low in saturated fat - morel mushroom has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and morel mushroom are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Morel mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than morel mushroom - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 102 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - morel mushroom has 206iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than morel mushroom - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and morel mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and morel mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Morel mushroom has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more folate and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and morel mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.069 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 2.252 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.44 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.136 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both morel mushroom and shrimp are high in calcium. Shrimp has 26% more calcium than morel mushroom - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than shrimp - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Morel mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 264% more potassium than shrimp - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, morel mushroom has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Morel Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 0.001 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.215 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.216 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Morel Mushroom (Mushrooms, morel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does morel mushroom or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Morel mushroom has 60% less calories than shrimp - morel mushroom has 31 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is morel mushroom or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 340% more protein than morel mushroom - morel mushroom has 3.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does morel mushroom or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, morel mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - morel mushroom has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does morel mushroom or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both morel mushroom and shrimp are high in calcium. Shrimp has 30% more calcium than morel mushroom - morel mushroom has 43mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does morel mushroom or shrimp contain more iron?
Morel mushroom is an abundant source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than shrimp - morel mushroom has 12.2mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does morel mushroom or shrimp contain more potassium?
Morel mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 260% more potassium than shrimp - morel mushroom has 411mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.