Shrimp vs. Pistachio
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Pistachio
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
pistachio
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and pistachio:
- Both pistachio and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pistachio is high in calories and shrimp has 88% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 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 pistachio per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for pistachio, 14:19:68 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 19% |
| Fat | 20% | 68% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than pistachio - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pistachio is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and shrimp are high in protein. Pistachio has 55% more protein than shrimp - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 95% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and pistachio are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pistachio has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pistachio has more Vitamin C than shrimp - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 315% more Vitamin A than pistachio - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and pistachio contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pistachio does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pistachio and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and pistachio contain significant amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Shrimp | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.695 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 1.373 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.513 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 1.122 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 51 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and shrimp are high in calcium. Pistachio has 98% more calcium than shrimp - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Pistachio is an excellent source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than shrimp - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Pistachio is an excellent source of potassium and it has 791% more potassium than shrimp - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pistachio has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than pistachio per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.212 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.212 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Pistachio | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.034 G | 0.005 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 13.125 G |
| Total | 0.129 G | 13.13 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 pistachio or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Pistachio is high in calories and shrimp has 90% less calories than pistachio - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is pistachio or shrimp better for protein?
Both pistachio and shrimp are high in protein. Pistachio has 60% more protein than shrimp - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does pistachio or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and shrimp are high in calcium. Pistachio has 100% more calcium than shrimp - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or shrimp contain more iron?
Pistachio is an abundant source of iron and it has 18 times more iron than shrimp - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does pistachio or shrimp contain more potassium?
Pistachio is a rich source of potassium and it has 790% more potassium than shrimp - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.