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Lemon vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between lemons and shrimp

  • Shrimp is higher than lemons in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% higher.
  • Lemons have less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel 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.
Lemon
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 7.8% 12% 23% 12% 1.6% 6.9% 0.26% 3.9% 2.2%
Shrimp
6
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 IronIron +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +387.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +169.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +87.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +924.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +2633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1381.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.033mg

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.
Lemon
10
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 177% 0.33% 3% 0% 10% 4.6% 1.9% 11% 18% 0% 0% 8.3% 2.8%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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 FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
3
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Shrimp
2
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 +4560%
Contains more WaterWater +19.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2080%
Contains more OtherOther +303.3%
~equal in Fats ~0.28g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
2
28% 8% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Shrimp
1
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -30.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +336.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Shrimp DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg 63%
Vitamin C 53mg 59%
Protein 1.1g 23.98g 46%
Copper 0.037mg 0.379mg 38%
Phosphorus 16mg 237mg 32%
Zinc 0.06mg 1.64mg 14%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Magnesium 8mg 39mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Sodium 2mg 111mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4%
Calories 29kcal 99kcal 4%
Potassium 138mg 259mg 4%
Calcium 26mg 70mg 4%
Carbs 9.32g 0.2g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3%
Folate 11µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 2%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 0.51mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.15mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1%
Fats 0.3g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 6.52g 0.2g N/A
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Manganese 0.03mg 0.033mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.056g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.048g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.079g 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
Lemon 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
18%
Lemon
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon 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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.