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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of beer and shrimp 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: 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.


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Calories and Carbs

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Beer has 39% less calories than shrimp - beer has 43 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Beer Shrimp
Protein 5% 81%
Carbohydrates 33% 5%
Fat ~ 13%
Alcohol 63% ~

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

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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 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 Beer or Shrimp .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Beer (Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .

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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.