Shrimp vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and nori:
- Both nori and shrimp are high in calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha than nori.
- Nori has 51% less calories than shrimp.
- Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Nori has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Nori has signficantly more iron than shrimp.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and potassium.
- 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 Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nori has 51% less calories than shrimp - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to nori per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 33% |
| Fat | 20% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nori has more dietary fiber than shrimp - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Nori and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 134% more protein than nori - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and shrimp are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and nori are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and nori does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Nori has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nori does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 381% more Vitamin A than shrimp - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and nori contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nori does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Nori and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nori and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and nori contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 146 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both nori and shrimp are high in calcium. Nori has 30% more calcium than shrimp - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has signficantly more iron than shrimp - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Nori is an excellent source of potassium and it has 215% more potassium than shrimp - nori has 356mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more DHA than nori per 100 grams. Both shrimp and nori contain significant amounts of EPA.
| Shrimp | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.001 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | 0.08 G |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.081 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than nori per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.034 G | 0.009 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.004 G |
| Total | 0.129 G | 0.013 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 nori or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Nori has 50% less calories than shrimp - nori has 35 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is nori or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 130% more protein than nori - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does nori or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori and shrimp contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both nori and shrimp are high in calcium. Nori has 30% more calcium than shrimp - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does nori or shrimp contain more potassium?
Nori is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than shrimp - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.