Shrimp vs. Turkey
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Cooked Turkey
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
cooked
turkey
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and turkey:
- Both turkey and shrimp are high in protein.
- Shrimp has 7.2 times less saturated fat than turkey.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Turkey has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, shrimp contains more folate.
- Turkey is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Turkey (Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Turkey is high in calories and shrimp has 62% less calories than turkey - turkey has 189 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to turkey per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for turkey, 63:0:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 63% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | ~ |
| Fat | 20% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both turkey and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - turkey has 0.06g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Protein
protein
Both turkey and shrimp are high in protein. Turkey has 110% more protein than shrimp - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has 7.2 times less saturated fat than turkey - turkey has 2.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both turkey and shrimp are low in trans fat - turkey has 0.1g of trans fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Turkey and shrimp contain similar amounts of cholesterol - turkey has 109mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 350% more Vitamin A than turkey - turkey has 12ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Turkey and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - turkey has 15iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Turkey and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - turkey has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and turkey contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and turkey does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Turkey has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, shrimp contains more folate. Both shrimp and turkey contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B12.
| Shrimp | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 9.573 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.948 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.616 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 9 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 1.02 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 286% more calcium than turkey - turkey has 14mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Turkey has 419% more iron than shrimp - turkey has 1.1mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Turkey is a great source of potassium and it has 112% more potassium than shrimp - turkey has 239mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, turkey has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than turkey per 100 grams. Both shrimp and turkey contain small amounts of DPA.
| Shrimp | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.108 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | 0.005 G |
| EPA | 0.068 G | 0.008 G |
| DPA | 0.006 G | 0.008 G |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.129 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, turkey has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 0.01 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 1.873 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 1.883 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 turkey or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Turkey is high in calories and shrimp has 60% less calories than turkey - turkey has 189 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is turkey or shrimp better for protein?
Both turkey and shrimp are high in protein. Turkey has 110% more protein than shrimp - turkey has 28.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.