Shrimp vs. Alfalfa Sprouts

Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Alfalfa Sprouts


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and alfalfa sprouts:

  • Alfalfa sprout has 68% less calories than shrimp.
  • Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
  • Alfalfa sprout has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
  • Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than shrimp.
  • Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
  • Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp and alfalfa sprouts 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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Alfalfa sprout has 68% less calories than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to alfalfa sprouts for fat. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for alfalfa sprouts, 53:29:18 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Shrimp Alfalfa Sprouts
Protein 71% 53%
Carbohydrates 9% 29%
Fat 20% 18%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both alfalfa sprouts and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - alfalfa sprout has 2.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Alfalfa sprout has signficantly more dietary fiber than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Alfalfa sprouts and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - alfalfa sprout has 0.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 241% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both alfalfa sprouts and shrimp are low in saturated fat - alfalfa sprout has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both shrimp and alfalfa sprouts are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Alfalfa sprout has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Alfalfa sprout has more Vitamin C than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 8.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Shrimp has 575% more Vitamin A than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 8ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Shrimp and alfalfa sprouts contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and alfalfa sprout does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Alfalfa sprouts and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - alfalfa sprout has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Alfalfa sprout has 100 times more Vitamin K than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 30.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Alfalfa sprout has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and alfalfa sprouts contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and folate.

Shrimp Alfalfa Sprouts
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.076 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.126 MG
Niacin 1.778 MG 0.481 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.31 MG 0.563 MG
Vitamin B6 0.161 MG 0.034 MG
Folate 19 UG 36 UG
Vitamin B12 1.11 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 69% more calcium than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

iron

Alfalfa sprout has 357% more iron than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 0.96mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Alfalfa sprouts and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - alfalfa sprout has 79mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Shrimp Alfalfa Sprouts
alpha linoleic acid 0.006 G 0.175 G
DHA 0.07 G ~
EPA 0.068 G ~
DPA 0.006 G ~
Total 0.15 G 0.175 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, alfalfa sprout has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.

Shrimp Alfalfa Sprouts
other omega 6 0.006 G ~
linoleic acid 0.095 G 0.234 G
Total 0.101 G 0.234 G



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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: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Alfalfa Sprouts (Alfalfa seeds, sprouted, raw) .

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FAQ

Does alfalfa sprouts or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?
Alfalfa sprout has 70% less calories than shrimp - alfalfa sprout has 23 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.

Is alfalfa sprouts or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 240% more protein than alfalfa sprout - alfalfa sprout has 4g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.