Shrimp vs. Sweet Potatoes
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Sweet Potatoes
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
sweet potatoes
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and sweet potatoes:
- For omega-3 fatty acids, shrimp has more dha and epa than sweet potato.
- Shrimp has 21.1 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
- Sweet potato has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Sweet potato has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Sweet potatoes and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - sweet potato has 86 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 sweet potatoes per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for sweet potatoes, 7:92:1 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 92% |
| Fat | 20% | 1% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Shrimp has 21.1 times less carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Sweet potato is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than shrimp - sweet potato has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than sweet potato - sweet potato has 4.2g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 767% more protein than sweet potato - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both sweet potatoes and shrimp are low in saturated fat - sweet potato has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and sweet potatoes are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Sweet potato has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Sweet potato has more Vitamin C than shrimp - sweet potato has 2.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Sweet potato is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 12 times more Vitamin A than shrimp - sweet potato has 709ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and sweet potatoes contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and sweet potato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Sweet potatoes and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - sweet potato has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Sweet potatoes and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - sweet potato has 1.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Sweet potato has more thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and sweet potatoes contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 0.557 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.8 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.209 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 11 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than sweet potato - sweet potato has 30mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Sweet potato has 190% more iron than shrimp - sweet potato has 0.61mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Sweet potato is an excellent source of potassium and it has 198% more potassium than shrimp - sweet potato has 337mg 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 sweet potato per 100 grams. Both shrimp and sweet potatoes contain small amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Shrimp | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.001 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.001 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than sweet potato per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Sweet Potatoes | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.013 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.013 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 Sweet Potatoes (Sweet potato, raw, unprepared) .
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FAQ
Does sweet potatoes or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Sweet potatoes and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - sweet potato has 86 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is sweet potatoes or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 770% more protein than sweet potato - sweet potato has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does sweet potatoes or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, shrimp has 21.1 times fewer carbohydrates than sweet potato - sweet potato has 20.1g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does sweet potatoes or shrimp contain more potassium?
Sweet potato is a rich source of potassium and it has 200% more potassium than shrimp - sweet potato has 337mg of potassium in 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.