Shrimp vs. Soy Sauce
Nutrition comparison of Shrimp and Soy Sauce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
shrimp
versus
soy sauce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shrimp and soy sauce:
- Both shrimp and soy sauce are high in protein.
- Shrimp is a great source of calcium.
- Soy sauce has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12.
- Soy sauce has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
- Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) and Soy Sauce (Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Shrimp and soy sauce contain similar amounts of calories - shrimp has 71 calories per 100 grams and soy sauce has 53 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, shrimp is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to soy sauce per calorie. Shrimp has a macronutrient ratio of 71:9:20 and for soy sauce, 56:34:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Shrimp | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 71% | 56% |
| Carbohydrates | 9% | 34% |
| Fat | 20% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both shrimp and soy sauce are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of total carbs per 100 grams and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Soy sauce has more dietary fiber than shrimp - soy sauce has 0.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Soy sauce and shrimp contain similar amounts of sugar - soy sauce has 0.4g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both shrimp and soy sauce are high in protein. Shrimp has 67% more protein than soy sauce - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both shrimp and soy sauce are low in saturated fat - shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soy sauce has 0.07g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and soy sauce are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Soy sauce has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Shrimp has more Vitamin A than soy sauce - shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Shrimp and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Shrimp has more Vitamin E than soy sauce - shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Shrimp and soy sauce contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soy sauce does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Soy sauce has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more Vitamin B12. Both shrimp and soy sauce contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Shrimp | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.02 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.165 MG |
| Niacin | 1.778 MG | 2.196 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.31 MG | 0.297 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161 MG | 0.148 MG |
| Folate | 19 UG | 14 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Shrimp is a great source of calcium and it has 64% more calcium than soy sauce - shrimp has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Soy sauce has 590% more iron than shrimp - shrimp has 0.21mg of iron per 100 grams and soy sauce has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Soy sauce is an excellent source of potassium and it has 285% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium per 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, soy sauce has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than soy sauce per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.006 G | 0.029 G |
| DHA | 0.07 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.068 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.006 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.15 G | 0.029 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soy sauce has more linoleic acid than shrimp per 100 grams.
| Shrimp | Soy Sauce | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.095 G | 0.234 G |
| Total | 0.101 G | 0.234 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.
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FAQ
Does shrimp or soy sauce contain more calories in 100 grams?Shrimp and soy sauce contain similar amounts of calories - shrimp has 71 calories in 100g and soy sauce has 53 calories.
Is shrimp or soy sauce better for protein?
Both shrimp and soy sauce are high in protein. Shrimp has 70% more protein than soy sauce - shrimp has 13.6g of protein per 100 grams and soy sauce has 8.1g of protein.
Does shrimp or soy sauce have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both shrimp and soy sauce are low in carbohydrates - shrimp has 0.91g of carbs for 100g and soy sauce has 4.9g of carbohydrates.
Does shrimp or soy sauce contain more potassium?
Soy sauce is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than shrimp - shrimp has 113mg of potassium in 100 grams and soy sauce has 435mg of potassium.