Shrimp vs Salmon
Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving
Which is Healthier?
Salmon is generally healthier
Salmon comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 2 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has more protein (25g 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
Salmon
25g
More Fiber
Shrimp
0g
Less Sugar
Shrimp
0g
Visual Comparison
Caloriesper 100g
Shrimp
99
Salmon
208
Proteinper 100g
Shrimp
24g
Salmon
25g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Shrimp
0.2g
Salmon
0g
Fatper 100g
Shrimp
0.3g
Salmon
13g
Side-by-Side Nutrition Table
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
Salmon
Per 100g:208 calories
Per cup (150g):312 calories
Per serving (85g):177 calories
Diet Compatibility
Shrimp
Low-CarbHigh-ProteinLow-CaloriePaleoLow-Sodium
Salmon
KetoLow-CarbHigh-ProteinPaleoLow-Sodium
When to Choose Shrimp
- ✓Lower in calories (99 vs 208)
- ✓More fiber (0g vs 0g)
- ✓Less sugar (0g vs 0g)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals
When to Choose Salmon
- ✓Higher in protein (25g vs 24g)
- ✓Lower in carbs (0g vs 0.2g)
- ✓Lower sodium (75mg vs 148mg)
Common Uses
Main dishesMeal prepGrillingHigh-protein meals