Shrimp vs. Lamb
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Cooked Lamb
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
cooked
lamb
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and lamb:
- Both lamb and shrimp are high in protein.
- Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Lamb has signficantly more iron than shrimp.
- Lamb is an excellent source of potassium.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Lamb (Lamb, ground, cooked, broiled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lamb is high in calories and shrimp has 75% less calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to lamb per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for lamb, 36:0:64 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | ~ |
| Fat | 20% | 64% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both shrimp and lamb are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both lamb and shrimp are high in protein. Lamb has 82% more protein than shrimp - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Lamb is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 97% less saturated fat than lamb - lamb has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and lamb are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Lamb and shrimp contain similar amounts of cholesterol - lamb has 97mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than lamb - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and lamb does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Lamb and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - lamb has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Lamb and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lamb has 0.14mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Lamb and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - lamb has 5.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Lamb has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and lamb contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 6.7 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.66 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 2.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 145% more calcium than lamb - lamb has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Lamb has signficantly more iron than shrimp - lamb has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Lamb is an excellent source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than shrimp - lamb has 339mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, lamb has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than lamb per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.26 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.26 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lamb has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Lamb | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.034 G | 0.07 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 1.07 G |
| Total | 0.129 G | 1.14 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 lamb or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Lamb is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than lamb - lamb has 283 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is lamb or shrimp better for protein?
Both lamb and shrimp are high in protein. Lamb has 80% more protein than shrimp - lamb has 24.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does lamb or shrimp contain more potassium?
Lamb is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than shrimp - lamb has 339mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.