Shrimp vs. Hemp Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Hemp Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
hemp seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and hemp seeds:
- Both hemp seeds and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Hemp seed has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Shrimp has 8.5 times less carbohydrates than hemp seed.
- Shrimp has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Hemp seed is high in calories and shrimp has 87% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to hemp seeds for carbs. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for hemp seeds, 21:6:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 6% |
| Fat | 20% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 8.5 times less carbohydrates than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Hemp seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and shrimp are high in protein. Hemp seed has 132% more protein than shrimp - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and hemp seeds are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Hemp seed has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Hemp seeds and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 53 times more Vitamin A than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hemp seeds and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and hemp seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and hemp seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, shrimp contains more pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
| Shrimp | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 1.275 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 9.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.6 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 110 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and shrimp are high in calcium. Hemp seed has 30% more calcium than shrimp - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Hemp seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than shrimp - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Hemp seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 962% more potassium than shrimp - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, hemp seed has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than hemp seed per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 10.024 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 10.024 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Hemp Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | ~ | 1.34 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 27.459 G |
| Total | 0.095 G | 28.799 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) .
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FAQ
Does hemp seeds or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Hemp seed is high in calories and shrimp has 90% less calories than hemp seed - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is hemp seeds or shrimp better for protein?
Both hemp seeds and shrimp are high in protein. Hemp seed has 130% more protein than shrimp - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does hemp seeds or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and shrimp are high in calcium. Hemp seed has 30% more calcium than shrimp - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or shrimp contain more iron?
Hemp seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than shrimp - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or shrimp contain more potassium?
Hemp seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 960% more potassium than shrimp - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.