Shrimp vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and carrots:
- Carrot has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Carrot has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than carrot.
- Shrimp has 9.5 times less carbohydrates than carrot.
- 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 Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Carrot has 42% less calories than shrimp - carrot has 41 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 carrots per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for carrots, 9:88:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 88% |
| Fat | 20% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 9.5 times less carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Carrot is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and shrimp are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and carrots are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Carrot has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Carrot has more Vitamin C than shrimp - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 14 times more Vitamin A than shrimp - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrots and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Carrots and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and carrots contain significant amounts of niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 64% more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Carrots and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 183% more potassium than shrimp - carrot has 320mg 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 carrot per 100 grams. Both shrimp and carrots contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.002 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and carrots contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.1 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.
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FAQ
Does carrots or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Carrot has 40% less calories than shrimp - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is carrots or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does carrots or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 9.5 times fewer carbohydrates than carrot - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or shrimp contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 180% more potassium than shrimp - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.