Shrimp vs. Banana
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Banana
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
banana
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and banana:
- Banana has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Banana has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than shrimp.
- Banana is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana.
- 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 Banana (Bananas, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Banana and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - banana has 89 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 banana per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for banana, 5:93:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 93% |
| Fat | 20% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Banana is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than banana - banana has 12.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than banana - banana has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both banana and shrimp are low in saturated fat - banana has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and banana are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Banana has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Banana has signficantly more Vitamin C than shrimp - banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 17 times more Vitamin A than banana - banana has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and banana does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Banana and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Banana and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more riboflavin and Vitamin B6, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and banana contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Shrimp | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.073 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.665 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 20 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 980% more calcium than banana - banana has 5mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Banana and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - banana has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 217% more potassium than shrimp - banana has 358mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, banana has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than banana per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.027 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than banana per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Banana | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.046 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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| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does banana or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Banana and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - banana has 89 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is banana or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than banana - banana has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does banana or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has signficantly fewer carbohydrates than banana - banana has 22.8g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does banana or shrimp contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than shrimp - banana has 358mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.