Shrimp vs. Beets
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Beets
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
beets
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and beets:
- Beet has more riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Beet has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Beet is an excellent source of potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than beet.
- Shrimp has 9.5 times less carbohydrates than beet.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Beets (Beets, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Beet has 39% less calories than shrimp - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to beets per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for beets, 14:83:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 83% |
| Fat | 20% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 9.5 times less carbohydrates than beet - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than beet - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 745% more protein than beet - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and shrimp are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and beets are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and beet does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Beet has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and beet does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beet has more Vitamin C than shrimp - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Shrimp has 26 times more Vitamin A than beet - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and beets contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and beet does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Beets and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Beets and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and beets contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Shrimp | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.031 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.334 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 109 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 238% more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Beet has 281% more iron than shrimp - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Beet is an excellent source of potassium and it has 188% more potassium than shrimp - beet has 325mg 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 beet per 100 grams. Both shrimp and beets contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.005 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.005 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and beets contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Beets | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.055 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.055 G |
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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 beets or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Beet has 40% less calories than shrimp - beet has 43 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is beets or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 750% more protein than beet - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does beets or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 9.5 times fewer carbohydrates than beet - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does beets or shrimp contain more potassium?
Beet is a rich source of potassium and it has 190% more potassium than shrimp - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.