Shrimp vs. Peanuts
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Peanuts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
peanuts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and peanuts:
- Both peanuts and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Peanut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Peanut has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Shrimp has 22.3 times less carbohydrates than peanut.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Peanuts (Peanuts, all types, dry-roasted, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peanut is high in calories and shrimp has 88% less calories than peanut - peanut has 587 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to peanuts per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for peanuts, 16:14:71 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 14% |
| Fat | 20% | 71% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 22.3 times less carbohydrates than peanut - peanut has 21.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Peanut is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - peanut has 8.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than peanut - peanut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both peanuts and shrimp are high in protein. Peanut has 79% more protein than shrimp - peanut has 24.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Peanut is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 97% less saturated fat than peanut - peanut has 7.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both peanuts and shrimp are low in trans fat - peanut has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Peanut has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than peanut - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peanut has 273% more Vitamin E than shrimp - peanut has 4.9mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and peanuts contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and peanut does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Peanut has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
| Shrimp | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.197 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 14.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 1.011 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 97 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both peanuts and shrimp are high in calcium. Peanut has a little more calcium (7%) than shrimp by weight - peanut has 58mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Peanut has 652% more iron than shrimp - peanut has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Peanut is an excellent source of potassium and it has 461% more potassium than shrimp - peanut has 634mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, peanut has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than peanut per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.026 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, peanut has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Peanuts | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 0.004 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 9.715 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 9.719 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 peanuts or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Peanut is high in calories and shrimp has 90% less calories than peanut - peanut has 587 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is peanuts or shrimp better for protein?
Both peanuts and shrimp are high in protein. Peanut has 80% more protein than shrimp - peanut has 24.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does peanuts or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both peanuts and shrimp are high in calcium. Peanut has a little more calcium ( 10%) than shrimp by weight - peanut has 58mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does peanuts or shrimp contain more potassium?
Peanut is a rich source of potassium and it has 460% more potassium than shrimp - peanut has 634mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.