Wheat Flour vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Wheat Flour and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
wheat flour
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in wheat flour and shrimp:
- Both wheat flour and shrimp are high in protein.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Wheat flour has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) 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
Wheat flour is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, wheat flour is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 14:82:4 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Wheat Flour | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 82% | 9% |
| Fat | 4% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 99% less carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Wheat flour is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - wheat flour has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Wheat flour and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - wheat flour has 0.31g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both wheat flour and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 14% more protein than wheat flour - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both wheat flour and shrimp are low in saturated fat - wheat flour has 0.24g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and wheat flour are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Wheat flour has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than wheat flour - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Wheat flour and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - wheat flour has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Wheat flour and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - wheat flour has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both wheat flour and shrimp contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Wheat Flour | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.812 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.512 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 7.554 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.438 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 183 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 260% more calcium than wheat flour - wheat flour has 15mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than shrimp - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Wheat flour and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - wheat flour has 100mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, wheat flour has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than wheat flour per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.043 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.043 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, wheat flour has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Wheat Flour | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.685 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.685 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, white, bread, enriched) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does wheat flour or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Wheat flour is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than wheat flour - wheat flour has 361 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is wheat flour or shrimp better for protein?
Both wheat flour and shrimp are high in protein. Shrimp has 10% more protein than wheat flour - wheat flour has 12g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does wheat flour or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 100% fewer carbohydrates than wheat flour - wheat flour has 72.5g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does wheat flour or shrimp contain more iron?
Wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 20 times more iron than shrimp - wheat flour has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.