Pasta vs. Shrimp

Nutrition comparison of Pasta and Shrimp


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

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

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

  • Both pasta and shrimp are high in protein.
  • Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Pasta has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
  • Pasta is a great source of potassium.
  • Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and iron.
  • Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of pasta and shrimp 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: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Pasta is high in calories and shrimp has 81% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Pasta Shrimp
Protein 14% 81%
Carbohydrates 82% 5%
Fat 4% 13%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Pasta is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 99% less carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pasta is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - pasta has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Shrimp has less sugar than pasta - pasta has 2.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Both pasta and shrimp are high in protein. Pasta is very similar to pasta for protein - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pasta and shrimp are low in saturated fat - pasta has 0.28g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.

trans fat

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

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Shrimp has more Vitamin A than pasta - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pasta does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Pasta and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pasta has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pasta and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pasta has 0.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Pasta has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both pasta and shrimp contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Pasta Shrimp
Thiamin 0.891 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.4 MG 0.015 MG
Niacin 7.177 MG 1.778 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.431 MG 0.31 MG
Vitamin B6 0.142 MG 0.161 MG
Folate 237 UG 19 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 1.11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 157% more calcium than pasta - pasta has 21mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

iron

Pasta is an excellent source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than shrimp - pasta has 3.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Pasta is a great source of potassium and it has 97% more potassium than shrimp - pasta has 223mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Pasta Shrimp
alpha linoleic acid 0.024 G 0.006 G
DHA ~ 0.07 G
EPA ~ 0.068 G
DPA ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.024 G 0.15 G

omega 6s

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

Pasta Shrimp
linoleic acid 0.54 G 0.095 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.54 G 0.101 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Pasta or Shrimp .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Pasta (Pasta, dry, enriched) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .

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FAQ

Does pasta or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pasta is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than pasta - pasta has 371 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.

Is pasta or shrimp better for protein?
Both pasta and shrimp are high in protein. Pasta is very similar to pasta for protein - pasta has 13g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Does pasta or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pasta is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 100% fewer carbohydrates than pasta - pasta has 74.7g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.

Does pasta or shrimp contain more iron?
Pasta is an abundant source of iron and it has 14 times more iron than shrimp - pasta has 3.3mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.