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Shrimp vs. Lime — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between shrimp and lime

  • The amount of copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium in shrimp is higher than in lime.
  • Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 63% more than lime.
  • Lime has 56 times less sodium than shrimp. Shrimp has 111mg of sodium, while lime has 2mg.
  • Lime contains less cholesterol.
  • Shrimp has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of shrimp is 50, while the glycemic index of lime is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Limes, 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.
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%
Lime
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 9.9% 9% 23% 22% 3% 7.7% 0.26% 1% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +550%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +153.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +483.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1390.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1216.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +312.5%
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.
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%
Lime
11
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 97% 0.67% 4.4% 0% 7.5% 4.6% 3.8% 13% 9.9% 0% 1.5% 6% 2.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
3
24% 74%
Protein: 23.98 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 0.2 g
Water: 74.33 g
Other: 1.21 g
Lime
2
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +3325.7%
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more OtherOther +303.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5170%
Contains more WaterWater +18.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shrimp
2
31% 26% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Lime
1
23% 20% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +152.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shrimp Lime
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Lime DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 0.7g 47%
Copper 0.379mg 0.065mg 35%
Vitamin C 29.1mg 32%
Phosphorus 237mg 18mg 31%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.11mg 14%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Magnesium 39mg 6mg 8%
Potassium 259mg 102mg 5%
Sodium 111mg 2mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 4%
Calcium 70mg 33mg 4%
Calories 99kcal 30kcal 3%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 3%
Carbs 0.2g 10.54g 3%
Folate 8µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 2%
Choline 5.1mg 1%
Iron 0.51mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.22mg 1%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.008mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 0.2g 7.74g N/A
Sugar 1.69g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.022g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.019g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.055g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Lysine 0.014mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 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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is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Lime
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
12%
Lime
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
8%
Lime

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.69g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Lime
Lime is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lime
Lime is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Lime
Lime is cheaper (difference - $6.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime
Lime 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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.