Cheddar Cheese vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Cheddar Cheese and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cheddar cheese
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cheddar cheese and shrimp:
- Both cheddar cheese and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) 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
Cheddar cheese is high in calories and shrimp has 82% less calories than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 403 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cheddar cheese is much lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Cheddar cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 23:3:74 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cheddar Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 9% |
| Fat | 74% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cheddar cheese and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - cheddar cheese has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Cheddar cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - cheddar cheese has 0.48g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cheddar cheese and shrimp are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 68% more protein than shrimp - cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cheddar cheese is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 99% less saturated fat than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 18.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and cheddar cheese are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and cheddar cheese does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cheddar cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of cholesterol - cheddar cheese has 99mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Cheddar cheese is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 524% more Vitamin A than shrimp - cheddar cheese has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cheddar cheese has 11 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - cheddar cheese has 24iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Cheddar cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cheddar cheese has 0.71mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cheddar cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cheddar cheese has 2.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cheddar cheese has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B6. Both cheddar cheese and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Cheddar Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.428 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.059 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.41 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cheddar cheese and shrimp are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 12 times more calcium than shrimp - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Cheddar cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - cheddar cheese has 0.14mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Cheddar cheese and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - cheddar cheese has 76mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) and dpa than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than cheddar cheese per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.114 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | 0.001 G | 0.07 G |
| EPA | 0.01 G | 0.068 G |
| DPA | 0.017 G | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.142 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cheddar cheese has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Cheddar Cheese | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.036 G | 0.006 G |
| linoleic acid | 1.171 G | 0.095 G |
| Total | 1.207 G | 0.101 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cheddar Cheese (Cheese, cheddar) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does cheddar cheese or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Cheddar cheese is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than cheddar cheese - cheddar cheese has 403 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is cheddar cheese or shrimp better for protein?
Both cheddar cheese and shrimp are high in protein. Cheddar cheese has 70% more protein than shrimp - cheddar cheese has 22.9g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does cheddar cheese or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both cheddar cheese and shrimp are high in calcium. Cheddar cheese has 12 times more calcium than shrimp - cheddar cheese has 710mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.