Shrimp vs. Artichoke
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Artichoke
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
artichoke
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and artichoke:
- Both artichoke and shrimp are high in calcium.
- Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Artichoke has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than shrimp.
- Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Shrimp has 10.5 times less carbohydrates than artichoke.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Artichoke (Artichokes, (globe or french), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Artichoke has 34% less calories than shrimp - artichoke has 47 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to artichoke per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for artichoke, 23:74:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 74% |
| Fat | 20% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 10.5 times less carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Artichoke is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - artichoke has 5.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Artichoke and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - artichoke has 0.99g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 316% more protein than artichoke - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both artichoke and shrimp are low in saturated fat - artichoke has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and artichoke are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Artichoke has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Artichoke has signficantly more Vitamin C than shrimp - artichoke has 11.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 53 times more Vitamin A than artichoke - artichoke has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and artichoke contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and artichoke does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Artichoke and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - artichoke has 0.19mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Artichoke and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - artichoke has 14.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Artichoke has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and artichoke contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 1.046 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.338 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 68 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both artichoke and shrimp are high in calcium. Shrimp has 23% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Artichoke has 510% more iron than shrimp - artichoke has 1.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Artichoke is an excellent source of potassium and it has 227% more potassium than shrimp - artichoke has 370mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, artichoke has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.017 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.017 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than artichoke per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Artichoke | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.046 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.046 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 artichoke or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Artichoke has 30% less calories than shrimp - artichoke has 47 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is artichoke or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 320% more protein than artichoke - artichoke has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does artichoke or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 10.5 times fewer carbohydrates than artichoke - artichoke has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does artichoke or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both artichoke and shrimp are high in calcium. Shrimp has 20% more calcium than artichoke - artichoke has 44mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does artichoke or shrimp contain more potassium?
Artichoke is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than shrimp - artichoke has 370mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.