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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp and trout is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between shrimp and trout. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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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.

Shrimp Trout
Protein 81% 49%
Carbohydrates 5% ~
Fat 13% 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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Shrimp or Trout .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Trout (Trout, cooked, NS as to cooking method) .

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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.

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