Shrimp vs. Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Cooked Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
cooked
bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and bacon:
- Shrimp has more thiamin, 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 Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Bacon is high in calories and shrimp has 92% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to bacon per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for bacon, 0:0:100 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | ~ |
| Fat | 20% | 100% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both shrimp and bacon are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 193 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 99% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and bacon are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Bacon and shrimp contain similar amounts of cholesterol - bacon has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 391% more Vitamin A than bacon - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than bacon - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shrimp has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and bacon contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Shrimp | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.004 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.725 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.007 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.09 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Bacon and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Shrimp has 653% more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, bacon has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than bacon per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.476 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.476 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 0.442 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 9.426 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 9.868 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 bacon or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Bacon is high in calories and shrimp has 90% less calories than bacon - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is bacon or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 193 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.