Shrimp vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between shrimp and English muffins
- Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, and zinc; however, English muffins are richer in manganese and polyunsaturated fat.
- Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 63% more than English muffins.
- English muffins have 3 times less copper than shrimp. Shrimp has 0.379mg of copper, while English muffins have 0.129mg.
- English muffins contain less cholesterol.
- English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of shrimp is 50.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +34.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +193.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +134.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +78.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +74.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +981.8% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +211.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +76.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +542.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22900% |
Contains more OtherOther | +98.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.4% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +529.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1024.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
Protein | 23.98g | 7.7g | 33% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.129mg | 28% |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 133mg | 15% |
Carbs | 0.2g | 46g | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.181mg | 15% | |
Sodium | 111mg | 464mg | 15% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.357mg | 14% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.154mg | 12% | |
Fiber | 2.7g | 11% | |
Vitamin B3 | 1.566mg | 10% | |
Folate | 37µg | 9% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 9% | |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.7mg | 9% |
Calories | 99kcal | 235kcal | 7% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.888g | 5% |
Iron | 0.51mg | 0.89mg | 5% |
Potassium | 259mg | 131mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 39mg | 21mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 3% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg | 2% | |
Fats | 0.28g | 1.8g | 2% |
Calcium | 70mg | 52mg | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.259g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.302g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% | |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 43.3g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.092mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.315mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.379mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.17mg | 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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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
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14%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

30%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?

English muffin is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)