Shrimp vs. Trout
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Cooked Trout
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
cooked
trout
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and trout:
- Both shrimp and trout are high in protein.
- Shrimp has 7.4 times less saturated fat than trout.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Trout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid.
- Trout is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Trout is high in calories and shrimp has 65% less calories than trout - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and trout has 205 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to trout per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for trout, 49:0:51 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 49% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | ~ |
| Fat | 20% | 51% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both shrimp and trout are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and trout has 0.1g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Trout and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - trout has 0.04g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both shrimp and trout are high in protein. Trout has 79% more protein than shrimp - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has 7.4 times less saturated fat than trout - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and trout has 2.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and trout are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Trout has 43% less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and trout has 72mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Trout has more Vitamin C than shrimp - trout has 3.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Trout has 61% more Vitamin A than shrimp - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and trout has 87ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and trout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Trout has 150% more Vitamin E than shrimp - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and trout has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and trout contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and trout has 4.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Trout has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid. Both shrimp and trout contain significant amounts of folate.
| Shrimp | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.14 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.11 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 6.811 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.375 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 12 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 4.47 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 74% more calcium than trout - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and trout has 31mg of calcium.
iron
Shrimp and trout contain similar amounts of iron - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and trout has 0.39mg of iron.
potassium
Trout is an excellent source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, trout has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA), DHA, EPA and DPA than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.268 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | 0.631 G |
| EPA | 0.068 G | 0.265 G |
| DPA | 0.006 G | 0.111 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 1.275 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, trout has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Trout | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.034 G | 0.053 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 1.929 G |
| Total | 0.129 G | 1.982 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 trout contain more calories in 100 grams?Trout is high in calories and shrimp has 70% less calories than trout - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and trout has 205 calories.
Is shrimp or trout better for protein?
Both shrimp and trout are high in protein. Trout has 80% more protein than shrimp - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and trout has 24.4g of protein.
Does shrimp or trout contain more potassium?
Trout is a rich source of potassium and it has 310% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium in 100 grams and trout has 463mg of potassium.