Potato Starch vs. Shrimp

Nutrition comparison of Potato Starch and Shrimp


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of potato starch versus shrimp (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in potato starch and shrimp:

  • Potato starch has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
  • Shrimp has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
  • Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of potato starch and shrimp 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: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Potato starch is high in calories and shrimp has 79% less calories than potato starch - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and potato starch has 333 calories.

Potato Starch Shrimp
Protein ~ 81%
Carbohydrates 100% 5%
Fat ~ 13%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Potato starch is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 99% less carbohydrates than potato starch - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

Protein

protein

Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has more protein than potato starch - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Fat

saturated fat

Both shrimp and potato starch are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

trans fat

Both shrimp and potato starch are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Potato starch has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin A

Shrimp has more Vitamin A than potato starch - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Shrimp and potato starch contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Shrimp has more Vitamin E than potato starch - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Shrimp and potato starch contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Shrimp has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.

Potato Starch Shrimp
Thiamin ~ 0.02 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.015 MG
Niacin ~ 1.778 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.31 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.161 MG
Folate ~ 19 UG
Vitamin B12 ~ 1.11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has more calcium than potato starch - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

iron

Shrimp has more iron than potato starch - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

potassium

Shrimp has more potassium than potato starch - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.




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 Potato Starch or Shrimp .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .

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FAQ

Does shrimp or potato starch contain more calories in 100 grams?
Potato starch is high in calories and shrimp has 80% less calories than potato starch - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and potato starch has 333 calories.

Is shrimp or potato starch better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has more protein than potato starch - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Does shrimp or potato starch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, potato starch is high in carbohydrates and shrimp has 100% fewer carbohydrates than potato starch - shrimp has 0.91g of carbs for 100g and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.