Shrimp vs. Almond Butter
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Almond Butter
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
almond butter
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and almond butter:
- Both almond butter and shrimp are high in calcium and protein.
- Almond butter has more riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Almond butter has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than almond butter.
- Shrimp has 19.6 times less carbohydrates than almond butter.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Almond butter is high in calories and shrimp has 88% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 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 almond butter for carbs. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for almond butter, 13:11:76 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 11% |
| Fat | 20% | 76% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 19.6 times less carbohydrates than almond butter - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Almond butter is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than almond butter - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both almond butter and shrimp are high in protein. Almond butter has 54% more protein than shrimp - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond butter is high in saturated fat and shrimp has 96% less saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and almond butter are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Almond butter has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than almond butter - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and almond butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has 17 times more Vitamin E than shrimp - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and almond butter contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Almond butter has more riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and almond butter contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Shrimp | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.939 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 3.155 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.318 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 53 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both almond butter and shrimp are high in calcium. Almond butter has 543% more calcium than shrimp - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Almond butter is an excellent source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than shrimp - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Almond butter is an excellent source of potassium and it has 562% more potassium than shrimp - almond butter has 748mg 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 almond butter per 100 grams. Both shrimp and almond butter contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.007 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.007 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Almond Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.011 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 13.605 G |
| Total | 0.097 G | 13.616 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 Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Almond butter is high in calories and shrimp has 90% less calories than almond butter - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is almond butter or shrimp better for protein?
Both almond butter and shrimp are high in protein. Almond butter has 50% more protein than shrimp - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does almond butter or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both almond butter and shrimp are high in calcium. Almond butter has 540% more calcium than shrimp - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or shrimp contain more iron?
Almond butter is an abundant source of iron and it has 15 times more iron than shrimp - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
Does almond butter or shrimp contain more potassium?
Almond butter is a rich source of potassium and it has 560% more potassium than shrimp - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.