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Edible mushroom vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between edible mushroom and shrimp

  • Edible mushroom is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B5; however, shrimp is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, choline, vitamin E, and vitamin B6.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for selenium is 73% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 17 times more vitamin B2 than shrimp. While edible mushroom has 0.402mg of vitamin B2, shrimp has only 0.024mg.
  • Edible mushroom has less sodium.
  • Edible mushroom has a lower glycemic index (32) than shrimp (50).

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been 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 6.4% 0.9% 28% 19% 106% 14% 37% 0.65% 6.1% 51%
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 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.1%
Contains more IronIron +56.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +311.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2933.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +213.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +432.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.049mg

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 7% 0% 0.2% 3% 20% 93% 68% 90% 24% 5% 0% 13% 9.4%
Shrimp
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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% 30% 44% 1.5% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1575%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +188.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +21900%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4050%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +682.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 g
Shrimp
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.5%
Contains more WaterWater +29.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +637.2%
Contains more FatsFats +400%
Contains more OtherOther +183.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.16 g
Shrimp
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Shrimp DV% diff.
Selenium 9.3µg 49.5µg 73%
Cholesterol 0mg 211mg 70%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 1.66µg 68%
Sodium 5mg 947mg 41%
Protein 3.09g 22.78g 39%
Phosphorus 86mg 306mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.024mg 29%
Choline 17.3mg 135.4mg 21%
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.519mg 20%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.2mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.242mg 11%
Zinc 0.52mg 1.63mg 10%
Vitamin A 0µg 90µg 10%
Calcium 3mg 91mg 9%
Magnesium 9mg 37mg 7%
Copper 0.318mg 0.258mg 7%
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 2.678mg 6%
Calories 22kcal 119kcal 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.032mg 4%
Potassium 318mg 170mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.59g 3%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.05g 0.521g 2%
Iron 0.5mg 0.32mg 2%
Fats 0.34g 1.7g 2%
Folate 17µg 24µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.361g 1%
Carbs 3.26g 1.52g 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 2.26g 1.52g N/A
Vitamin D 7IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 1.98g 0g N/A
Manganese 0.047mg 0.049mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.035g N/A
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 0.107mg 0.904mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.076mg 1.05mg 0%
Leucine 0.12mg 1.95mg 0%
Lysine 0.107mg 2.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0.665mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.992mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 1.067mg 0%
Histidine 0.057mg 0.501mg 0%
Fructose 0.17g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.135g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edible mushroom Shrimp
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
26%
Edible mushroom
41%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 211mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom contains less Sodium (difference - 942mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/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.