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Shrimp vs. Lemongrass — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Shrimp and Lemongrass

  • Shrimp has more Phosphorus, and Copper, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, Iron, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 226% more than Shrimp.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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 Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains more Iron +1502%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +179.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Manganese +15730.3%
Equal in Calcium - 65
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 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.7%
Contains more Copper +42.5%
Contains more Iron +1502%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Potassium +179.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.6%
Contains more Zinc +36%
Contains more Manganese +15730.3%
Equal in Calcium - 65

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
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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 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1217.6%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +12555%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Equal in Water - 70.58
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +1217.6%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +12555%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Equal in Water - 70.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%
31% 26% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +115.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Lemongrass
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Shrimp Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 0.2g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 23.98g 1.82g Shrimp
Fats 0.28g 0.49g Lemongrass
Carbs 0.2g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 99kcal 99kcal
Calcium 70mg 65mg Shrimp
Iron 0.51mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 39mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 237mg 101mg Shrimp
Potassium 259mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 111mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 1.64mg 2.23mg Lemongrass
Copper 0.379mg 0.266mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.033mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 0.7µg Lemongrass
Vitamin A 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin C 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.065mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B2 0.135mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B3 1.101mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B5 0.05mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B6 0.08mg Lemongrass
Folate 75µg Lemongrass
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg Lemongrass
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Lemongrass
Saturated Fat 0.056g 0.119g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 0.048g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.17g Lemongrass
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175180/nutrients
  2. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.