Shrimp vs. Apple
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Apple
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
apple
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and apple:
- Apple has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Apple is a great source of dietary fiber.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than apple.
- Shrimp has 14.1 times less carbohydrates than apple.
- Shrimp has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- 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 Apple (Apples, raw, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Apple and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - apple has 52 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 apple per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for apple, 2:96:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 96% |
| Fat | 20% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 14.1 times less carbohydrates than apple - apple has 13.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Apple is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - apple has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than apple - apple has 10.4g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 51 times more protein than apple - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both apple and shrimp are low in saturated fat - apple has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and apple are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Apple has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Apple has more Vitamin C than shrimp - apple has 4.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 17 times more Vitamin A than apple - apple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and apple contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and apple does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Apple and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - apple has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Apple and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - apple has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Shrimp has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and apple contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Shrimp | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 3 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 800% more calcium than apple - apple has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Apple and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - apple has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Apple and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - apple has 107mg 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 apple per 100 grams. Both shrimp and apple contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.009 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.009 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than apple per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Apple | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.043 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.043 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 apple or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Apple and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - apple has 52 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is apple or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 51 times more protein than apple - apple has 0.26g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does apple or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 14.1 times fewer carbohydrates than apple - apple has 13.8g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.