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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.
Shrimp
7
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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%
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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.
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%
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
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
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
18% 21% 61%
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.
Shrimp English muffin
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp English muffin 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp English muffin
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
0%
Shrimp
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
English muffin
English muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.