Almond Milk vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and shrimp:
- Both shrimp and almond milk are high in calcium.
- Almond milk has 3.7 times less calories than shrimp.
- Almond milk has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than shrimp.
- Shrimp has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) 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
Almond milk has 3.7 times less calories than shrimp - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | 9% |
| Fat | 56% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both shrimp and almond milk are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than shrimp - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almond milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - almond milk has 0.81g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 33 times more protein than almond milk - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and almond milk are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and almond milk are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Almond milk has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than almond milk - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Almond milk has 19 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than shrimp - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and almond milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shrimp has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both almond milk and shrimp contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Almond Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both shrimp and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 241% more calcium than shrimp - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.
iron
Shrimp and almond milk contain similar amounts of iron - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Shrimp has 69% more potassium than almond milk - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond milk has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Almond Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.095 G |
| Total | 0.252 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does shrimp or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond milk has 3.7 times less calories than shrimp - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Is shrimp or almond milk better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 33 times more protein than almond milk - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Does shrimp or almond milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both shrimp and almond milk are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of carbs for 100g and almond milk has 1.3g of carbohydrates.
Does shrimp or almond milk contain more calcium?
Both shrimp and almond milk are high in calcium. Almond milk has 240% more calcium than shrimp - shrimp has 54mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond milk has 184mg of calcium.