Shrimp vs. Orange
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Orange
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
orange
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and orange:
- Both orange and shrimp are high in calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than orange.
- Orange has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Orange has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Orange is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Shrimp has 11.6 times less carbohydrates than orange.
- 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 Orange (Oranges, raw, Florida) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Orange has 35% less calories than shrimp - orange has 46 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 orange per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 81:5:13 and for orange, 6:91:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 81% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 91% |
| Fat | 13% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 11.6 times less carbohydrates than orange - orange has 11.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Orange is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - orange has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than orange - orange has 9.1g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than orange - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both orange and shrimp are low in saturated fat - orange has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and orange are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Orange has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Orange is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - orange has 45mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 391% more Vitamin A than orange - orange has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Orange and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - orange has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and orange contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and orange does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Orange has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and orange contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.
| Shrimp | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.25 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.051 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 17 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both orange and shrimp are high in calcium. Shrimp has 26% more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Orange and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - orange has 0.09mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Orange has 50% more potassium than shrimp - orange has 169mg 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 and EPA than orange per 100 grams. Both shrimp and orange contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 orange per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Orange | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.031 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.031 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does orange or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Orange has 40% less calories than shrimp - orange has 46 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is orange or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than orange - orange has 0.7g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does orange or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 11.6 times fewer carbohydrates than orange - orange has 11.5g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does orange or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both orange and shrimp are high in calcium. Shrimp has 30% more calcium than orange - orange has 43mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.