Whole Wheat Bread vs. Shrimp

Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Bread and Shrimp


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of whole wheat bread versus shrimp (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat bread and shrimp:

  • Both whole wheat bread and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
  • Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Whole wheat bread has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
  • Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and potassium.
  • Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole wheat bread and shrimp 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: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Whole wheat bread is high in calories and shrimp has 73% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Whole Wheat Bread Shrimp
Protein 20% 81%
Carbohydrates 66% 5%
Fat 14% 13%
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carbohydrates

Whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 98% less carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Whole wheat bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - whole wheat bread has 7.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Shrimp has less sugar than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 6.4g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both whole wheat bread and shrimp are high in protein. Whole wheat bread is very similar to whole wheat bread for protein - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both whole wheat bread and shrimp are low in saturated fat - whole wheat bread has 0.87g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both shrimp and whole wheat bread are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Whole wheat bread has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Whole wheat bread and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - whole wheat bread has 0.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Shrimp has more Vitamin A than whole wheat bread - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Shrimp and whole wheat bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and whole wheat bread does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Whole wheat bread and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat bread has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Whole wheat bread and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole wheat bread has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Whole wheat bread has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both whole wheat bread and shrimp contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Whole Wheat Bread Shrimp
Thiamin 0.279 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.131 MG 0.015 MG
Niacin 4.042 MG 1.778 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.336 MG 0.31 MG
Vitamin B6 0.263 MG 0.161 MG
Folate 75 UG 19 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 1.11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both whole wheat bread and shrimp are high in calcium. Whole wheat bread has 91% more calcium than shrimp - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

iron

Whole wheat bread is a great source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than shrimp - whole wheat bread has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Whole wheat bread is a great source of potassium and it has 104% more potassium than shrimp - whole wheat bread has 230mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than whole wheat bread per 100 grams.

Whole Wheat Bread Shrimp
alpha linoleic acid 0.205 G 0.006 G
DHA ~ 0.07 G
EPA ~ 0.068 G
DPA ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.205 G 0.15 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole wheat bread has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.

Whole Wheat Bread Shrimp
other omega 6 ~ 0.006 G
linoleic acid 1.667 G 0.095 G
Total 1.667 G 0.101 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 Whole Wheat Bread or Shrimp .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Wheat Bread (Bread, multi-grain (includes whole-grain)) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .

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FAQ

Does whole wheat bread or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?
Whole wheat bread is high in calories and shrimp has 70% less calories than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 265 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.

Is whole wheat bread or shrimp better for protein?
Both whole wheat bread and shrimp are high in protein. Whole wheat bread is very similar to whole wheat bread for protein - whole wheat bread has 13.4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Does whole wheat bread or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat bread is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 100% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat bread - whole wheat bread has 43.3g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.

Does whole wheat bread or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both whole wheat bread and shrimp are high in calcium. Whole wheat bread has 90% more calcium than shrimp - whole wheat bread has 103mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.