Shrimp vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and scallion:
- Both scallion and shrimp are high in calcium.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than scallion.
- Scallion has 55% less calories than shrimp.
- Scallion has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
- Scallion has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Shrimp has 7 times less carbohydrates than scallion.
- 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 Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Scallion has 55% less calories than shrimp - scallion has 32 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 scallion per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for scallion, 21:79:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 79% |
| Fat | 20% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 7 times less carbohydrates than scallion - scallion has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Scallion is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than scallion - scallion has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 644% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both scallion and shrimp are low in saturated fat - scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and scallion are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Scallion has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Scallion and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and scallion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Scallion and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 689 times more Vitamin K than shrimp - scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Scallion has more thiamin, riboflavin and folate, however, shrimp contains more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
| Shrimp | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 64 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both scallion and shrimp are high in calcium. Scallion has 33% more calcium than shrimp - scallion has 72mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 605% more iron than shrimp - scallion has 1.5mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 144% more potassium than shrimp - scallion has 276mg 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 scallion per 100 grams. Both shrimp and scallion contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.004 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.004 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both shrimp and scallion contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Shrimp | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.07 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 scallion or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Scallion has 60% less calories than shrimp - scallion has 32 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is scallion or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 640% more protein than scallion - scallion has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does scallion or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 7 times fewer carbohydrates than scallion - scallion has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does scallion or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both scallion and shrimp are high in calcium. Scallion has 30% more calcium than shrimp - scallion has 72mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.