Shrimp vs. Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Nutritional Yeast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
nutritional yeast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and nutritional yeast:
- Both shrimp and nutritional yeast are high in protein.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- 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 Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutritional yeast is high in calories and shrimp has 78% less calories than nutritional yeast - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
| Shrimp | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 41% |
| Fat | 20% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 98% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both shrimp and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 197% more protein than shrimp - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and nutritional yeast are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Nutritional yeast has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Shrimp | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 10.99 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 4 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 40.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 13.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 2340 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 12.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than nutritional yeast - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 933% more iron than shrimp - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium and it has 745% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.017 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 Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) .
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FAQ
Does shrimp or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutritional yeast is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than nutritional yeast - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is shrimp or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both shrimp and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 200% more protein than shrimp - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does shrimp or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 100% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - shrimp has 0.91g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does shrimp or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has 750% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.