Shrimp vs. Almonds
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Almonds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
almonds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and almonds:
- Both almonds and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Almond has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than almond.
- Shrimp has 22.6 times less carbohydrates than almond.
- Shrimp has signficantly less saturated fat than almond.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Almonds (Nuts, almonds) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond is high in calories and shrimp has 88% less calories than almond - almond has 579 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 almonds per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for almonds, 14:14:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 14% |
| Fat | 20% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 22.6 times less carbohydrates than almond - almond has 21.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - almond has 12.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than almond - almond has 4.4g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both almonds and shrimp are high in protein. Almond has 55% more protein than shrimp - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has signficantly less saturated fat than almond - almond has 3.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both almonds and shrimp are low in trans fat - almond has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Almond has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than almond - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 18 times more Vitamin E than shrimp - almond has 25.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and almonds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and almonds contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.205 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 1.138 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 3.618 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.137 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 44 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both almonds and shrimp are high in calcium. Almond has 398% more calcium than shrimp - almond has 269mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Almond is an excellent source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than shrimp - almond has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Almond is an excellent source of potassium and it has 549% more potassium than shrimp - almond has 733mg 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 almond per 100 grams. Both shrimp and almonds contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.003 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.003 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Almonds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 0.002 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 12.324 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 12.326 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 almonds or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond is high in calories and shrimp has 90% less calories than almond - almond has 579 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is almonds or shrimp better for protein?
Both almonds and shrimp are high in protein. Almond has 60% more protein than shrimp - almond has 21.2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does almonds or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both almonds and shrimp are high in calcium. Almond has 400% more calcium than shrimp - almond has 269mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does almonds or shrimp contain more iron?
Almond is an abundant source of iron and it has 16 times more iron than shrimp - almond has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does almonds or shrimp contain more potassium?
Almond is a rich source of potassium and it has 550% more potassium than shrimp - almond has 733mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.