Yogurt vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and shrimp:
- Both yogurt and shrimp are high in calcium.
- Shrimp has 7 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
- Yogurt has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Yogurt has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) 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
Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - yogurt has 61 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 9% |
| Fat | 47% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both yogurt and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - yogurt has 4.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than yogurt - yogurt has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 292% more protein than yogurt - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has 7 times less saturated fat than yogurt - yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and yogurt are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Yogurt has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 100% more Vitamin A than yogurt - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yogurt has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Yogurt | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both yogurt and shrimp are high in calcium. Yogurt has 124% more calcium than shrimp - yogurt has 121mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - yogurt has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Yogurt has 37% more potassium than shrimp - yogurt has 155mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, yogurt has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than yogurt per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both yogurt and shrimp contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Yogurt | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.065 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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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does yogurt or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - yogurt has 61 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is yogurt or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 290% more protein than yogurt - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does yogurt or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both yogurt and shrimp are high in calcium. Yogurt has 120% more calcium than shrimp - yogurt has 121mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.