Shrimp vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and peas:
- Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Pea has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Pea is a great source of potassium.
- Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Shrimp has 14.8 times less carbohydrates than pea.
- 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 Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Peas and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 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 peas per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 69% |
| Fat | 20% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 14.8 times less carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pea is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than pea - pea has 5.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 151% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both peas and shrimp are low in saturated fat - pea has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and peas are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pea has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pea is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - pea has 40mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Peas and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pea has 38ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and peas contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Peas and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pea has 81 times more Vitamin K than shrimp - pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and peas contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 65 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 116% more calcium than pea - pea has 25mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Pea has 600% more iron than shrimp - pea has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Pea is a great source of potassium and it has 116% more potassium than shrimp - pea has 244mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pea has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than pea per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.035 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.035 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and peas contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.152 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 peas or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Peas and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - pea has 81 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is peas or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 150% more protein than pea - pea has 5.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does peas or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 14.8 times fewer carbohydrates than pea - pea has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.