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Lemongrass vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between lemongrass and shrimp

  • Lemongrass has more manganese, iron, potassium, and zinc, while shrimp has more phosphorus and copper.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need for manganese, 226% more than shrimp.
  • Lemongrass contains 16 times more iron than shrimp. While lemongrass contains 8.17mg of iron, shrimp contains only 0.51mg.
  • The amount of sodium in lemongrass is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemon grass (citronella), raw 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 43% 20% 64% 306% 89% 61% 43% 0.78% 681% 3.8%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179.2%
Contains more IronIron +1502%
Contains more ZincZinc +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +15730.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.7%
~equal in Calcium ~70mg

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 8.7% 0% 0% 0% 16% 31% 21% 3% 18% 0% 0% 56% 0%
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 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 +∞%
~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 Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
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 FatsFats +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12555%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1217.6%
~equal in Water ~74.33g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 16% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.119 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Shrimp
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +115.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -52.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemongrass Shrimp DV% diff.
Manganese 5.224mg 0.033mg 226%
Iron 8.17mg 0.51mg 96%
Cholesterol 0mg 189mg 63%
Protein 1.82g 23.98g 44%
Phosphorus 101mg 237mg 19%
Folate 75µg 19%
Potassium 723mg 259mg 14%
Copper 0.266mg 0.379mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 10%
Carbs 25.31g 0.2g 8%
Vitamin B3 1.101mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 6%
Sodium 6mg 111mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 5%
Zinc 2.23mg 1.64mg 5%
Magnesium 60mg 39mg 5%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 65mg 70mg 1%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.17g 0.079g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1%
Calories 99kcal 99kcal 0%
Fats 0.49g 0.28g 0%
Net carbs 25.31g 0.2g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.002g N/A
Saturated fat 0.119g 0.056g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.054g 0.048g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Lemongrass Shrimp
Low Calories diet Equal
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
12%
Lemongrass
0%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Lemongrass
38%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.