Shrimp vs. Zucchini

Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Zucchini


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

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

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

  • Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
  • Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
  • Zucchini has 3.1 times less calories than shrimp.
  • Zucchini has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
  • Zucchini has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
  • Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shrimp and zucchini 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 Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Zucchini has 3.1 times less calories than shrimp - zucchini has 17 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Shrimp Zucchini
Protein 81% 24%
Carbohydrates 5% 62%
Fat 13% 14%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both zucchini and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - zucchini has 3.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Zucchini has more dietary fiber than shrimp - zucchini has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Shrimp has less sugar than zucchini - zucchini 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 10 times more protein than zucchini - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both zucchini and shrimp are low in saturated fat - zucchini has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.

trans fat

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

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Zucchini is a great source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shrimp - zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Shrimp has 440% more Vitamin A than zucchini - zucchini has 10ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

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

Vitamin E

Zucchini and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - zucchini has 0.12mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Zucchini and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - zucchini has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Zucchini has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and zucchini contain significant amounts of thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Shrimp Zucchini
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.045 MG
Riboflavin 0.015 MG 0.094 MG
Niacin 1.778 MG 0.451 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.31 MG 0.204 MG
Vitamin B6 0.161 MG 0.163 MG
Folate 19 UG 24 UG
Vitamin B12 1.11 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 238% more calcium than zucchini - zucchini has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

iron

Zucchini and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - zucchini has 0.37mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Zucchini is a great source of potassium and it has 131% more potassium than shrimp - zucchini has 261mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, zucchini has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than zucchini per 100 grams.

Shrimp Zucchini
alpha linoleic acid 0.006 G 0.061 G
DHA 0.07 G ~
EPA 0.068 G ~
DPA 0.006 G ~
Total 0.15 G 0.061 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, shrimp has more linoleic acid than zucchini per 100 grams.

Shrimp Zucchini
other omega 6 0.002 G 0.001 G
linoleic acid 0.095 G 0.03 G
Total 0.097 G 0.031 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 Zucchini .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Zucchini (Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw) .

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FAQ

Does zucchini or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?
Zucchini has 3.1 times less calories than shrimp - zucchini has 17 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.

Is zucchini or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than zucchini - zucchini has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Does zucchini or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both zucchini and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - zucchini has 3.1g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.