Beer vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Beer and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beer
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beer and shrimp:
- Beer has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- 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: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beer has 39% less calories than shrimp - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
| Beer | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 9% |
| Fat | ~ | 20% |
| Alcohol | 64% | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both beer and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and beer are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both shrimp and beer are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beer has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than beer - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than beer - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and beer contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beer does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shrimp has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both beer and shrimp contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Beer | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.005 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.025 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.513 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.041 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than beer - beer has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Beer and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - beer has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Shrimp has 319% more potassium than beer - beer has 27mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
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 beer or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Beer has 40% less calories than shrimp - beer has 43 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is beer or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 28 times more protein than beer - beer has 0.46g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does beer or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both beer and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - beer has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.