Whole Milk vs. Shrimp
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Shrimp
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
shrimp
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and shrimp:
- Both whole milk and shrimp are high in calcium.
- Shrimp has 6.1 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Whole milk has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) 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
calories
Whole milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - whole milk has 61 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to shrimp per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for shrimp, 71:9:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 71% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 9% |
| Fat | 48% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both whole milk and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - whole milk has 4.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
sugar
Shrimp has less sugar than whole milk - whole milk has 5.1g of sugar per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Shrimp is an excellent source of protein and it has 332% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Shrimp has 6.1 times less saturated fat than whole milk - whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both shrimp and whole milk are low in trans fat - shrimp has 0.02g of trans fat per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Whole milk has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - whole milk has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Whole milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has 24 times more Vitamin D than shrimp - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.
Vitamin E
Whole milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Whole milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both whole milk and shrimp contain significant amounts of thiamin and pantothenic acid.
| Whole Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.02 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.015 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 1.778 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.31 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.161 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 19 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | 1.11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both whole milk and shrimp are high in calcium. Whole milk has 109% more calcium than shrimp - whole milk has 113mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.
iron
Whole milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - whole milk has 0.03mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Whole milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of potassium - whole milk has 132mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, whole milk has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than shrimp per 100 grams, however, shrimp contains more dha and epa than whole milk per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.075 G | 0.006 G |
| DHA | ~ | 0.07 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.068 G |
| DPA | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.075 G | 0.15 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both whole milk and shrimp contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Whole Milk | Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.095 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 0.12 G | 0.101 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: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .
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FAQ
Does whole milk or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole milk and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - whole milk has 61 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.
Is whole milk or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 330% more protein than whole milk - whole milk has 3.2g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.
Does whole milk or shrimp have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both whole milk and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - whole milk has 4.8g of carbs for 100g and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.
Does whole milk or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both whole milk and shrimp are high in calcium. Whole milk has 110% more calcium than shrimp - whole milk has 113mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.