Shrimp vs. Green Bean
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Green Bean
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
green bean
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and green bean:
- Green bean has 56% less calories than shrimp.
- Green bean has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Green bean has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Shrimp has 6.6 times less carbohydrates than green bean.
- 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 Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green bean has 56% less calories than shrimp - green bean has 31 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to green bean per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for green bean, 20:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 76% |
| Fat | 20% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 6.6 times less carbohydrates than green bean - green bean has 7g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Green bean is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - green bean has 2.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than green bean - green bean has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 644% more protein than green bean - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both green bean and shrimp are low in saturated fat - green bean has 0.05g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and green bean are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Green bean has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Green bean is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - green bean has 12.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Green bean and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - green bean has 35ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and green bean contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and green bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Green bean and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - green bean has 0.41mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Green bean has 142 times more Vitamin K than shrimp - green bean has 43ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Green bean has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and green bean contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.082 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.734 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.225 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.141 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 33 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 46% more calcium than green bean - green bean has 37mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Green bean has 390% more iron than shrimp - green bean has 1mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Green bean is a great source of potassium and it has 87% more potassium than shrimp - green bean has 211mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, green bean has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than green bean per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.069 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.069 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than green bean per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Green Bean | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.044 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.044 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Green Bean (Beans, snap, green, raw) .
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FAQ
Does green bean or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Green bean has 60% less calories than shrimp - green bean has 31 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is green bean or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 640% more protein than green bean - green bean has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does green bean or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 6.6 times fewer carbohydrates than green bean - green bean has 7g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.