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Shrimp vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are shrimp and corn raw different?

  • Shrimp is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium, while corn raw is higher in manganese.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need for cholesterol, 63% more than corn raw.
  • Shrimp contains 35 times more calcium than corn raw. Shrimp contains 70mg of calcium, while corn raw contains 2mg.
  • Corn raw is lower in cholesterol.

Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types were used in this article.

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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
4
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 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3400%
Contains more CopperCopper +601.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +256.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +393.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~37mg
~equal in Potassium ~270mg
~equal in Iron ~0.52mg

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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +633.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.1%
Contains more FatsFats +382.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +9250%
~equal in Water ~76.05g

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +516.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Corn raw DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 0mg 63%
Protein 23.98g 3.27g 41%
Copper 0.379mg 0.054mg 36%
Phosphorus 237mg 89mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.717mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 13%
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 11%
Folate 42µg 11%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.46mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 8%
Calcium 70mg 2mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 7%
Carbs 0.2g 18.7g 6%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.163mg 6%
Choline 23mg 4%
Sodium 111mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.487g 3%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Fats 0.28g 1.35g 2%
Saturated fat 0.056g 0.325g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 0.432g 1%
Calories 99kcal 86kcal 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 16.7g N/A
Magnesium 39mg 37mg 0%
Potassium 259mg 270mg 0%
Iron 0.51mg 0.52mg 0%
Sugar 6.26g N/A
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Corn raw
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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.269g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 189mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $5.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn raw
Corn raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.