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Shrimp vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Shrimp and Lemon

  • Shrimp is higher than Lemon in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Shrimp's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 63% higher.
  • Shrimp has 56 times more Sodium than Lemon. While Shrimp has 111mg of Sodium, Lemon has only 2mg.
  • Lemon has 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.
Shrimp
7
:
3
Lemon
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1381.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains more Zinc +2633.3%
Contains more Copper +924.3%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.03
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 20% 28% 102% 23% 15% 45% 127% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +169.2%
Contains more Magnesium +387.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1381.3%
Contains more Potassium +87.7%
Contains more Zinc +2633.3%
Contains more Copper +924.3%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.03

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
:
12
Lemon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
:
3
Lemon
Contains more Protein +2080%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Carbs +4560%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +2080%
Contains more Other +303.3%
Contains more Carbs +4560%
Contains more Water +19.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
1
:
2
Lemon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.7%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Shrimp Lemon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 6.52g Lemon
Protein 23.98g 1.1g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 0.2g 9.32g Lemon
Calories 99kcal 29kcal Shrimp
Sugar 2.5g Shrimp
Fiber 2.8g Lemon
Calcium 70mg 26mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 39mg 8mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 237mg 16mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 138mg Shrimp
Sodium 111mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 1.64mg 0.06mg Shrimp
Copper 0.379mg 0.037mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 0.03mg Shrimp
Selenium 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU Lemon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Lemon
Vitamin E 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.1mg Lemon
Vitamin B5 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 11µg Lemon
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Lemon
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Lemon
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.039g Lemon
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.011g Shrimp
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.089g Lemon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g Shrimp
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Lemon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
8%
Lemon

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 contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.