Which has more calories, brown rice or shrimp?

Per 100 g, brown rice has 123 calories and shrimp has 99. Shrimp is lower in calories.

Which has more protein, brown rice or shrimp?

Brown Rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g; shrimp has 24 g. Shrimp wins on protein.

Is brown rice 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 shrimp — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

Calorie comparison

Brown Rice vs Shrimp

Per 100 grams, shrimp is the lighter choice by 24 calories, while shrimp delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Brown Rice nutrition →Shrimp nutrition →

Per 100 grams

Per 100 g	Brown Rice	Shrimp
Calories	123	99
Protein	2.7 g	24 g
Carbs	26 g	0.2 g
Fat	1 g	0.3 g

Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.

Per typical serving

🍚 Brown Rice

1 cup cooked (195 g)

240 cal

5.3 g protein · 50.7 g carbs · 2 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, brown rice or shrimp?
Per 100 g, brown rice has 123 calories and shrimp has 99. Shrimp is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, brown rice or shrimp?
Brown Rice has 2.7 g of protein per 100 g; shrimp has 24 g. Shrimp wins on protein.
Is brown rice 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 shrimp — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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