Shrimp vs. Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and mushroom:
- Mushroom has 69% less calories than shrimp.
- Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- 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 Mushroom (Mushrooms, white, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mushroom has 69% less calories than shrimp - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and mushroom has 22 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to mushroom per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for mushroom, 42:42:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 42% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 42% |
| Fat | 20% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both shrimp and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Mushroom has more dietary fiber than shrimp - mushroom has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than mushroom - mushroom has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 340% more protein than mushroom - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and mushroom are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and mushroom are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Mushroom has more Vitamin C than shrimp - mushroom has 2.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than mushroom - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and mushroom has 7iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Shrimp and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and mushroom contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.081 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.402 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 3.607 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 1.497 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.04 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than mushroom - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Shrimp and mushroom contain similar amounts of iron - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and mushroom has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 181% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.16 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.16 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 shrimp or mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Mushroom has 70% less calories than shrimp - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and mushroom has 22 calories.
Is shrimp or mushroom better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 340% more protein than mushroom - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and mushroom has 3.1g of protein.
Does shrimp or mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both shrimp and mushroom are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of carbs for 100g and mushroom has 3.3g of carbohydrates.
Does shrimp or mushroom contain more potassium?
Mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium in 100 grams and mushroom has 318mg of potassium.