Shrimp vs. Pineapple
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Pineapple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
pineapple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and pineapple:
- Pineapple has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Pineapple has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Shrimp has 13.4 times less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- 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 Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pineapple has 30% less calories than shrimp - pineapple has 50 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 pineapple per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for pineapple, 4:94:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 94% |
| Fat | 20% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 13.4 times less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pineapple has more dietary fiber than shrimp - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and shrimp are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and pineapple are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pineapple has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 17 times more Vitamin A than pineapple - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and pineapple contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pineapple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pineapple and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pineapple has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and pineapple contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.079 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.5 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.112 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 18 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 315% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Pineapple and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - pineapple has 109mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pineapple has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.017 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than pineapple per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Pineapple | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.023 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.023 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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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Pineapple has 30% less calories than shrimp - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is pineapple or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 24 times more protein than pineapple - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does pineapple or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 13.4 times fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.