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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp and raw bacon 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 Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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.

Shrimp Raw Bacon
Protein 81% 12%
Carbohydrates 5% 1%
Fat 13% 87%
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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

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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.




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 Raw Bacon .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Raw Bacon (Bacon, pre-sliced, reduced/low sodium, raw) .

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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.

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