Which has more calories, beer or shrimp?

Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and shrimp has 99. Beer is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, beer or shrimp?

Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; shrimp has 24 g. Shrimp wins on protein.

Is beer or shrimp better for weight loss?

For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Beer vs Shrimp

Per 100 grams, beer is the lighter choice by 56 calories, while shrimp delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Beer nutrition →Shrimp nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Beer	Shrimp
Calories	43	99
Protein	0.5 g	24 g
Carbs	3.6 g	0.2 g
Fat	0 g	0.3 g

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Per typical serving

🍺 Beer

12 oz (355 g)

153 cal

1.8 g protein · 12.8 g carbs · 0 g fat

🦐 Shrimp

3 oz cooked (85 g)

84 cal

20.4 g protein · 0.2 g carbs · 0.3 g fat

Frequently asked

Which has more calories, beer or shrimp?
Per 100 g, beer has 43 calories and shrimp has 99. Beer is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beer or shrimp?
Beer has 0.5 g of protein per 100 g; shrimp has 24 g. Shrimp wins on protein.
Is beer or shrimp better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward beer — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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