Shrimp vs. Raw Bacon
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Raw Bacon
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
raw bacon
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and raw bacon:
- Both raw bacon and shrimp are high in protein.
- Raw bacon has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Raw bacon is an excellent source of potassium.
- Shrimp has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Raw bacon is high in calories and shrimp has 83% less calories than raw bacon - raw bacon has 407 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to raw bacon per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for raw bacon, 13:1:87 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Raw Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 1% |
| Fat | 20% | 87% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both raw bacon and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - raw bacon has 0.83g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Raw bacon and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - raw bacon has 0.83g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw bacon and shrimp are high in protein. Raw bacon is very similar to raw bacon for protein - raw bacon has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and raw bacon are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
trans fat
Both shrimp and raw bacon are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Raw bacon has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than raw bacon - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and raw bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw bacon and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw bacon has 0.43mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and raw bacon contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and raw bacon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Shrimp has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Shrimp | Raw Bacon | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | ~ |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | ~ |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | ~ |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 19 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than raw bacon - raw bacon has 4mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Raw bacon and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - raw bacon has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Raw bacon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 348% more potassium than shrimp - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
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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 raw bacon or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Raw bacon is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than raw bacon - raw bacon has 407 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is raw bacon or shrimp better for protein?
Both raw bacon and shrimp are high in protein. Raw bacon is very similar to raw bacon for protein - raw bacon has 12.5g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does raw bacon or shrimp contain more potassium?
Raw bacon is a rich source of potassium and it has 350% more potassium than shrimp - raw bacon has 506mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.