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Corn syrup vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between corn syrup and shrimp

  • The amount of copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, potassium, and calcium in shrimp is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 63% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Syrups, corn, dark and Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Shrimp
Shrimp
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 21% 23% 19% 126% 45% 102% 14% 4.3% 0%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +203%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +387.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +288.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +488.6%
Contains more IronIron +37.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +615.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +4000%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2054.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.4%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Shrimp
Shrimp
0
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Shrimp
Shrimp
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24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38695%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +237.7%
Contains more OtherOther +202.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Corn syrup Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Shrimp DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg 63%
Protein 0g 23.98g 48%
Copper 0.053mg 0.379mg 36%
Phosphorus 11mg 237mg 32%
Carbs 77.59g 0.2g 26%
Zinc 0.04mg 1.64mg 15%
Calories 286kcal 99kcal 9%
Magnesium 8mg 39mg 7%
Potassium 44mg 259mg 6%
Calcium 18mg 70mg 5%
Selenium 2.9µg 5%
Manganese 0.1mg 0.033mg 3%
Iron 0.37mg 0.51mg 2%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Sodium 155mg 111mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.079g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 77.59g 0.2g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.056g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.048g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn syrup Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Corn syrup
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.