Shrimp vs. Flaxseeds
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Flaxseeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
flaxseeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and flaxseeds:
- Both flaxseeds and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Flaxseed has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Shrimp has 13 times less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Flaxseed is high in calories and shrimp has 87% less calories than flaxseed - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to flaxseeds per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for flaxseeds, 13:21:66 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 21% |
| Fat | 20% | 66% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has signficantly less carbohydrates than flaxseed - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Flaxseed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than flaxseed - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both flaxseeds and shrimp are high in protein. Flaxseed has 34% more protein than shrimp - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has 13 times less saturated fat than flaxseed - flaxseed has 3.7g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and flaxseeds are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Flaxseed has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Flaxseeds and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than flaxseed - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and flaxseeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and flaxseed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Flaxseeds and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and flaxseeds contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Shrimp | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 1.644 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 3.08 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.985 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.473 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 87 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both flaxseeds and shrimp are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 372% more calcium than shrimp - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Flaxseed is an excellent source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than shrimp - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Flaxseed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 619% more potassium than shrimp - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than flaxseed per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 22.813 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 22.813 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Flaxseeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | 0.007 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 5.903 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 5.91 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 flaxseeds or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Flaxseed is high in calories and shrimp has 90% less calories than flaxseed - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is flaxseeds or shrimp better for protein?
Both flaxseeds and shrimp are high in protein. Flaxseed has 30% more protein than shrimp - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does flaxseeds or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both flaxseeds and shrimp are high in calcium. Flaxseed has 370% more calcium than shrimp - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or shrimp contain more iron?
Flaxseed is an abundant source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than shrimp - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or shrimp contain more potassium?
Flaxseed is a rich source of potassium and it has 620% more potassium than shrimp - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.