Ceviche vs shrimp: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: ceviche scores 77/100 and shrimp 74/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Ceviche
77 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 270 g
Shrimp
99 kcal per 100 g. 3 oz cooked: 85 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesCeviche77 vs 99 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinShrimp9.3 vs 24 g per 100 g
- More fiberCeviche1 vs 0 g per 100 g
- Less sugarShrimp2.1 vs 0 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even246 vs 259 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even0.3 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Ceviche, 100 g | Shrimp, 100 g | Ceviche, 270 g | Shrimp, 85 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 kcal | 99 kcal | 208 kcal | 84 kcal |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 24 g | 25 g | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.7 g | 0.2 g | 21 g | 0.2 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | 0 g | 5.6 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 0 g | 2.7 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 1.1 g | 0.3 g | 2.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | <0.1 g | 0.8 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 8.3 mg | 0 mg | 22 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 157 µg | 0 µg | 425 µg | 0 µg |
| Potassium | 246 mg | 259 mg | 665 mg | 220 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.5 mg | 1 mg | 0.4 mg |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 70 mg | 43 mg | 60 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 39 mg | 80 mg | 33 mg |
| Sodium | 260 mg | 111 mg | 701 mg | 94 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.