Shrimp vs. Pumpkin Puree
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Pumpkin Puree
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
pumpkin puree
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and pumpkin puree:
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than pumpkin puree.
- Pumpkin puree has 52% less calories than shrimp.
- Pumpkin puree has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Pumpkin puree has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Shrimp has 7.8 times less carbohydrates than pumpkin puree.
- 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 Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pumpkin puree has 52% less calories than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 34 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 pumpkin puree per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for pumpkin puree, 11:82:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 82% |
| Fat | 20% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 7.8 times less carbohydrates than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pumpkin puree and shrimp are low in saturated fat - pumpkin puree has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and pumpkin puree are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pumpkin puree has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pumpkin puree has more Vitamin C than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 13 times more Vitamin A than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 778ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and pumpkin puree contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pumpkin puree does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pumpkin puree and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pumpkin puree and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pumpkin puree has 16ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pumpkin puree has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Shrimp | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 108% more calcium than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Pumpkin puree has 562% more iron than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Pumpkin puree is a great source of potassium and it has 82% more potassium than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 206mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more DHA and EPA than pumpkin puree per 100 grams. Both shrimp and pumpkin puree contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.008 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.008 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.007 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 Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does pumpkin puree or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Pumpkin puree has 50% less calories than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 34 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is pumpkin puree or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does pumpkin puree or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 7.8 times fewer carbohydrates than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.