Shrimp vs. Portabella Mushroom
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Portabella Mushroom
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
portabella mushroom
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and portabella mushroom:
- Portabella mushroom has 69% less calories than shrimp.
- Portabella mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Portabella mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Portabella mushroom is an excellent source of potassium.
- 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 Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Portabella mushroom has 69% less calories than shrimp - portabella mushroom has 22 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 portabella mushroom per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for portabella mushroom, 31:57:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 57% |
| Fat | 20% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both portabella mushroom and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Portabella mushroom has more dietary fiber than shrimp - portabella mushroom has 1.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 545% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both portabella mushroom and shrimp are low in saturated fat - portabella mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and portabella mushroom are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Portabella mushroom has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than portabella mushroom - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Portabella mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - portabella mushroom has 10iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Portabella mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - portabella mushroom has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and portabella mushroom contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and portabella mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Portabella mushroom has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and portabella mushroom contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.059 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.13 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 4.494 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 1.14 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 28 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 0.05 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 17 times more calcium than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Portabella mushroom and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - portabella mushroom has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Portabella mushroom is an excellent source of potassium and it has 222% more potassium than shrimp - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and portabella mushroom contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Portabella Mushroom | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | 0.003 G |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.148 G |
| Total | 0.097 G | 0.151 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 Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) .
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FAQ
Does portabella mushroom or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Portabella mushroom has 70% less calories than shrimp - portabella mushroom has 22 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is portabella mushroom or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 550% more protein than portabella mushroom - portabella mushroom has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does portabella mushroom or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both portabella mushroom and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - portabella mushroom has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does portabella mushroom or shrimp contain more potassium?
Portabella mushroom is a rich source of potassium and it has 220% more potassium than shrimp - portabella mushroom has 364mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.