Salmon vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and shrimp:
- Both shrimp and salmon are high in protein.
- Salmon has 63% less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, shrimp contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and potassium.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, 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
Salmon is high in calories and shrimp has 44% less calories than salmon - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
| Salmon | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 81% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 5% |
| Fat | 33% | 13% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both shrimp and salmon are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both shrimp and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 51% more protein than shrimp - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and salmon are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and salmon are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.03g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Salmon has 63% less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and salmon has 46mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has 216 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Shrimp and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, shrimp contains more folate.
| Salmon | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 671% more calcium than salmon - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Shrimp and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 224% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | 0.07 G |
| EPA | 0.182 G | 0.068 G |
| DPA | 0.047 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and shrimp contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.095 G |
| Total | 0.085 G | 0.101 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does shrimp or salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and shrimp has 40% less calories than salmon - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is shrimp or salmon better for protein?
Both shrimp and salmon are high in protein. Salmon has 50% more protein than shrimp - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does shrimp or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.