Shrimp vs. Spam
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Spam
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
spam
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and spam:
- Both spam and shrimp are high in protein.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Spam has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
- Spam is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Spam (Luncheon meat, pork, ham, and chicken, minced, canned, reduced sodium, added ascorbic acid, includes SPAM, 25% less sodium) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Spam is high in calories and shrimp has 76% less calories than spam - spam has 293 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to spam per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for spam, 17:5:78 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Spam | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 5% |
| Fat | 20% | 78% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both spam and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - spam has 3.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Protein
protein
Both spam and shrimp are high in protein. Spam is very similar to spam for protein - spam has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Spam is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 97% less saturated fat than spam - spam has 8.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and spam are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and spam does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Spam has 40% less cholesterol than shrimp - spam has 76mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Spam is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - spam has 43mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than spam - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and spam does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Spam has 10 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - spam has 23iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Spam and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - spam has 0.24mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and spam contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and spam does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Spam has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both shrimp and spam contain significant amounts of niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Shrimp | Spam | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.264 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.179 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 3.175 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.283 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 4 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.61 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has more calcium than spam - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and spam does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Spam has 205% more iron than shrimp - spam has 0.64mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Spam is an excellent source of potassium and it has 399% more potassium than shrimp - spam has 564mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, spam has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than spam per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Spam | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.23 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.23 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, spam has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Spam | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 2.436 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 2.436 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 spam or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Spam is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than spam - spam has 293 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is spam or shrimp better for protein?
Both spam and shrimp are high in protein. Spam is very similar to spam for protein - spam has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does spam or shrimp contain more potassium?
Spam is a rich source of potassium and it has 400% more potassium than shrimp - spam has 564mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.