Yogurt vs. Shrimp

Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Shrimp


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

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

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

  • Both yogurt and shrimp are high in calcium.
  • Shrimp has 7 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
  • Shrimp is an excellent source of protein.
  • Yogurt has more riboflavin, however, shrimp contains more niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Yogurt has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp.
Detailed nutritional comparison of yogurt and shrimp 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - yogurt has 61 calories per 100 grams and shrimp has 71 calories.

Yogurt Shrimp
Protein 22% 81%
Carbohydrates 30% 5%
Fat 48% 13%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both yogurt and shrimp are low in carbohydrates - yogurt has 4.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.91g of carbohydrates.

sugar

Shrimp has less sugar than yogurt - yogurt has 4.7g 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 292% more protein than yogurt - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Shrimp has 7 times less saturated fat than yogurt - yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.26g of saturated fat.

trans fat

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

cholesterol

Yogurt has signficantly less cholesterol than shrimp - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and shrimp has 126mg of cholesterol.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shrimp does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Shrimp has 100% more Vitamin A than yogurt - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and shrimp has 54ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and shrimp has 2iu of Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and shrimp has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

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

Yogurt Shrimp
Thiamin 0.029 MG 0.02 MG
Riboflavin 0.142 MG 0.015 MG
Niacin 0.075 MG 1.778 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.389 MG 0.31 MG
Vitamin B6 0.032 MG 0.161 MG
Folate 7 UG 19 UG
Vitamin B12 0.37 UG 1.11 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both yogurt and shrimp are high in calcium. Yogurt has 124% more calcium than shrimp - yogurt has 121mg of calcium per 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

iron

Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of iron - yogurt has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and shrimp has 0.21mg of iron.

potassium

Yogurt has 37% more potassium than shrimp - yogurt has 155mg of potassium per 100 grams and shrimp has 113mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Yogurt Shrimp
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.006 G
DHA ~ 0.07 G
EPA ~ 0.068 G
DPA ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.027 G 0.15 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both yogurt and shrimp contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Yogurt Shrimp
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.095 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.006 G
Total 0.065 G 0.101 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 Yogurt or Shrimp .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Shrimp (Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture)) .

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FAQ

Does yogurt or shrimp contain more calories in 100 grams?
Yogurt and shrimp contain similar amounts of calories - yogurt has 61 calories in 100g and shrimp has 71 calories.

Is yogurt or shrimp better for protein?
Shrimp is a fantastic source of protein and it has 290% more protein than yogurt - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and shrimp has 13.6g of protein.

Does yogurt or shrimp contain more calcium?
Both yogurt and shrimp are high in calcium. Yogurt has 120% more calcium than shrimp - yogurt has 121mg of calcium in 100 grams and shrimp has 54mg of calcium.

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