Shrimp vs. Pumpkin Puree

Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Pumpkin Puree


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

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

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

  • For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than pumpkin puree.
  • Pumpkin puree has 52% less calories than shrimp.
  • Pumpkin puree has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin puree has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
  • Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
  • Shrimp has 7.8 times less carbohydrates than pumpkin puree.
  • Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
  • Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp and pumpkin puree 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 Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

calories

Pumpkin puree has 52% less calories than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 34 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Shrimp Pumpkin Puree
Protein 81% 11%
Carbohydrates 5% 82%
Fat 13% 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Shrimp has 7.8 times less carbohydrates than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Pumpkin puree is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Shrimp has less sugar than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both pumpkin puree and shrimp are low in saturated fat - pumpkin puree has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.

trans fat

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

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pumpkin puree has more Vitamin C than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 13 times more Vitamin A than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 778ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Pumpkin puree and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pumpkin puree and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pumpkin puree has 16ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Shrimp Pumpkin Puree
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.054 MG
Niacin 1.778 MG 0.367 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.31 MG 0.4 MG
Vitamin B6 0.161 MG 0.056 MG
Folate 19 UG 12 UG
Vitamin B12 1.11 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 108% more calcium than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

iron

Pumpkin puree has 562% more iron than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Pumpkin puree is a great source of potassium and it has 82% more potassium than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 206mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more DHA and EPA than pumpkin puree per 100 grams. Both shrimp and pumpkin puree contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Shrimp Pumpkin Puree
alpha linoleic acid 0.006 G 0.008 G
DHA 0.07 G ~
EPA 0.068 G ~
DPA 0.006 G ~
Total 0.15 G 0.008 G

omega 6s

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

Shrimp Pumpkin Puree
other omega 6 0.006 G ~
linoleic acid 0.095 G 0.007 G
Total 0.101 G 0.007 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 Shrimp or Pumpkin Puree .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .

Shrimp 100g

( 100 g )
Daily Values (%)

Pumpkin Puree 100g

( 100 g )
71KCAL 4%
109% calories
34KCAL 2%
0.91G 0.4%
carbohydrates 790%
8.1G 3%
dietary fiber >999%
2.9G 12%
sugar >999% 3.3G
1G 2%
257% total fat
0.28G 0.4%
0.26G 2%
73% saturated fat
0.15G 1%
0.18G 349% monounsaturated fat 0.04G
0.3G >999% polyunsaturated fat 0.02G
0.02G >999% trans fat
126MG >999% cholesterol
566MG 38%
>999% sodium
5MG 0.3%
Vitamins and Minerals
54UG 8%
Vitamin A >999%
778UG 111%
Vitamin C >999%
4.2MG 6%
2IU 0.4%
>999% Vitamin D
54MG 5%
108% calcium
26MG 3%
0.21MG 1%
iron 566%
1.4MG 8%
22MG 7%
magnesium 5%
23MG 7%
113MG 5%
potassium 82%
206MG 9%
0.02MG 2%
thiamin (Vit B1)
0.02MG 2%
0.02MG 1%
riboflavin (Vit B2) 149%
0.05MG 5%
1.8MG 13%
386% niacin (Vit B3)
0.37MG 3%
0.16MG 12%
166% Vitamin B6
0.06MG 4%
0.31MG 6%
pantothenic acid (Vit B5) 29%
0.4MG 8%
19UG 5%
58% folate (Vit B9)
12UG 3%
1.1UG 46%
>999% Vitamin B12
1.3MG 9%
18% Vitamin E
1.1MG 7%
0.3UG 0.3%
Vitamin K >999%
16UG 18%
14G 27%
>999% protein
1.1G 2%
81MG 19%
727% choline
9.8MG 2%
0.18MG 15%
64% copper
0.11MG 9%
0.03MG 2%
manganese 399%
0.15MG 8%
244MG 35%
597% phosphorus
35MG 5%
30UG 54%
>999% selenium
0.4UG 1%
0.97MG 12%
470% zinc
0.17MG 2%
83G Water 8% 90G


NO SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS (either food): Starch, Alcohol, chlorine, chromium, fluoride, iodine, molybdenum, biotin (Vit B7).

FAQ

Does pumpkin puree or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pumpkin puree has 50% less calories than shrimp - pumpkin puree has 34 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.

Is pumpkin puree or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 11 times more protein than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Does pumpkin puree or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 7.8 times fewer carbohydrates than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.