Shrimp vs. Grapes
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Grapes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
grapes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and grapes:
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than grape.
- Grape has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Grape has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Shrimp has 18.8 times less carbohydrates than grape.
- Shrimp has signficantly less sugar than grape.
- 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 Grapes (Grapes, red or green (European type, such as Thompson seedless), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shrimp and grapes contain similar amounts of calories - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and grape has 69 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to grapes per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for grapes, 4:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Grapes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 95% |
| Fat | 20% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 18.8 times less carbohydrates than grape - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Grape has more dietary fiber than shrimp - grape has 0.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has signficantly less sugar than grape - grape has 15.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than grape - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and grapes are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grape has 0.05g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and grapes are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and grape does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Grape has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and grape does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Grape has more Vitamin C than shrimp - grape has 3.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 17 times more Vitamin A than grape - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grape has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and grape does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grape has 0.19mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and grapes contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grape has 14.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Grape has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, folate and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and grapes contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Grapes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.069 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.188 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 2 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 440% more calcium than grape - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and grape has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Shrimp and grapes contain similar amounts of iron - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and grape has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Grape has 69% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and grape has 191mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more DHA and EPA than grape per 100 grams. Both shrimp and grapes contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Grapes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.011 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.011 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than grape per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Grapes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.037 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.037 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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FAQ
Does shrimp or grapes contain more calories in 100 grams?Shrimp and grapes contain similar amounts of calories - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and grape has 69 calories.
Is shrimp or grapes better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than grape - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and grape has 0.72g of protein.
Does shrimp or grapes have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 18.8 times fewer carbohydrates than grape - shrimp has 0.91g of carbs for 100g and grape has 18.1g of carbohydrates.