Skim Milk vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and shrimp:
- Both skim milk and shrimp are high in calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than skim milk.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
- Skim milk has 52% less calories than shrimp.
- Skim milk has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Skim milk has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Skim milk has 52% less calories than shrimp - skim milk has 34 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 9% |
| Fat | 2% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both skim milk and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than skim milk - skim milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 304% more protein than skim milk - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both skim milk and shrimp are low in saturated fat - skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and skim milk are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Skim milk has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Skim milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has 22 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Skim milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both skim milk and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Skim Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both skim milk and shrimp are high in calcium. Skim milk has 126% more calcium than shrimp - skim milk has 122mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Skim milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - skim milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Skim milk has 38% more potassium than shrimp - skim milk has 156mg 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 skim milk per 100 grams. Both skim milk and shrimp contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Skim Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.001 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.001 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than skim milk per 100 grams.
| Skim Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.101 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 skim milk or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Skim milk has 50% less calories than shrimp - skim milk has 34 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is skim milk or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 300% more protein than skim milk - skim milk has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does skim milk or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both skim milk and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - skim milk has 5g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does skim milk or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both skim milk and shrimp are high in calcium. Skim milk has 130% more calcium than shrimp - skim milk has 122mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.