Raw Beef vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and shrimp:
- Both raw beef and shrimp are high in protein.
- Raw beef has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more folate.
- Raw beef has signficantly more iron than shrimp.
- Raw beef is a great source of potassium.
- Shrimp has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw beef is high in calories and shrimp has 79% less calories than raw beef - raw beef has 332 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 9% |
| Fat | 82% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both shrimp and raw beef are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw beef and shrimp are high in protein. Raw beef has a little more protein (5%) than shrimp by weight - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw beef is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 98% less saturated fat than raw beef - raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Shrimp has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Raw beef has 38% less cholesterol than shrimp - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 12 times more Vitamin A than raw beef - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Raw beef and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Raw beef and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw beef has 2.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Raw beef has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more folate. Both raw beef and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Raw Beef | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 125% more calcium than raw beef - raw beef has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Raw beef has signficantly more iron than shrimp - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Raw beef is a great source of potassium and it has 93% more potassium than shrimp - raw beef has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, raw beef has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than raw beef per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.084 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.084 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw beef has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 0.095 G |
| Total | 0.577 G | 0.101 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 raw beef or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw beef is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than raw beef - raw beef has 332 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is raw beef or shrimp better for protein?
Both raw beef and shrimp are high in protein. Raw beef has a little more protein ( 10%) than shrimp by weight - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.