Shrimp vs Ground Beef
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Ground Beef is generally healthier
Ground Beef comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 2 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (26g vs 24g), less sodium (75mg vs 148mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.
Quick Summary
Fewer Calories
Shrimp
99 kcal
More Protein
Ground Beef
26g
More Fiber
Shrimp
0g
Less Sugar
Shrimp
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Shrimp
99
Ground Beef
250
Proteinper 100g
Shrimp
24g
Ground Beef
26g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Shrimp
0.2g
Ground Beef
0g
Fatper 100g
Shrimp
0.3g
Ground Beef
17g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
| Nutrient | Shrimp | Ground Beef | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 99kcal✓ | 250kcal | -151.0kcal |
| Protein | 24g | 26g✓ | -2.0g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.2g | 0g✓ | +0.2g |
| Fat | 0.3g✓ | 17g | -16.7g |
| Fiber | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | 0.0g |
| Sodium | 148mg | 75mg✓ | +73.0mg |
Serving Size Comparison
All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:
Shrimp
Per 100g:99 calories
Per cup (150g):149 calories
Per serving (85g):84 calories
Ground Beef
Per 100g:250 calories
Per cup (150g):375 calories
Per serving (85g):213 calories
Diet Compatibility
Shrimp
Low-CarbHigh-ProteinLow-CaloriePaleoLow-Sodium
Ground Beef
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Shrimp
- ✓Lower in calories (99 vs 250)
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
When to Choose Ground Beef
- ✓Higher in protein (26g vs 24g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 0.2g)
- ✓Lower sodium (75mg vs 148mg)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals