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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp and apple is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Apple and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - apple has 52 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Shrimp Apple
Protein 81% 2%
Carbohydrates 5% 95%
Fat 13% 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Shrimp or Apple .

Note: The specific food items compared are: 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)) .

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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.