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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp and portabella mushroom 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 Portabella Mushroom (Mushrooms, portabella, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Portabella mushroom has 69% less calories than shrimp - portabella mushroom has 22 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Shrimp Portabella Mushroom
Protein 81% 30%
Carbohydrates 5% 57%
Fat 13% 13%
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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

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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 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 Portabella Mushroom .

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.