Shrimp vs. Bison

Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Cooked Bison


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of shrimp versus cooked bison (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and bison:

  • Both bison and shrimp are high in protein.
  • Bison has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Bison is an excellent source of iron and potassium.
  • Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp and bison 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 Bison (Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Bison is high in calories and shrimp has 50% less calories than bison - bison has 143 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Shrimp Bison
Protein 81% 84%
Carbohydrates 5% ~
Fat 13% 16%
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carbohydrates

Both shrimp and bison are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both bison and shrimp are high in protein. Bison has 109% more protein than shrimp - bison has 28.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both bison and shrimp are low in saturated fat - bison has 0.91g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both shrimp and bison are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Bison has 35% less cholesterol than shrimp - bison has 82mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Shrimp has more Vitamin A than bison - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Shrimp and bison contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and bison does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Bison and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - bison has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Bison and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - bison has 1.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Bison has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid and folate.

Shrimp Bison
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.1 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.27 MG
Niacin 1.778 MG 3.71 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.31 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.161 MG 0.4 MG
Folate 19 UG 8 UG
Vitamin B12 1.11 UG 2.86 UG

Minerals

calcium

Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 575% more calcium than bison - bison has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

iron

Bison is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than shrimp - bison has 3.4mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Bison is an excellent source of potassium and it has 219% more potassium than shrimp - bison has 361mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, bison has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than bison per 100 grams.

Shrimp Bison
alpha linoleic acid 0.006 G 0.04 G
DHA 0.07 G ~
EPA 0.068 G ~
DPA 0.006 G ~
Total 0.15 G 0.04 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and bison contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Shrimp Bison
other omega 6 0.034 G 0.07 G
linoleic acid 0.095 G 0.14 G
Total 0.129 G 0.21 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 Bison .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Bison (Game meat, bison, separable lean only, cooked, roasted) .

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FAQ

Does bison or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?
Bison is high in calories and shrimp has 50% less calories than bison - bison has 143 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.

Is bison or shrimp better for protein?
Both bison and shrimp are high in protein. Bison has 110% more protein than shrimp - bison has 28.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Does bison or shrimp contain more iron?
Bison is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than shrimp - bison has 3.4mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

Does bison or shrimp contain more potassium?
Bison is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than shrimp - bison has 361mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.

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