Shrimp vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between shrimp and lemons
- Shrimp is higher than lemons in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% higher.
- Shrimp has 56 times more sodium than lemons. While shrimp has 111mg of sodium, lemons have only 2mg.
- Lemons have less cholesterol.
The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Lemons, raw, without peel.
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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 | +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% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
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
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2080% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +303.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4560% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.7% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +336.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.7% |
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% | |
| Protein | 23.98g | 1.1g | 46% |
| Copper | 0.379mg | 0.037mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 237mg | 16mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 1.64mg | 0.06mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Magnesium | 39mg | 8mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 111mg | 2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 99kcal | 29kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 0.2g | 9.32g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 3% | |
| Folate | 11µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.51mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.2g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.056g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon is relatively richer in vitamins