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Shrimp vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between shrimp and muffin

  • Shrimp has more copper, phosphorus, zinc, and magnesium; however, muffin is higher in manganese and iron.
  • Shrimp covers your daily cholesterol needs 53% more than muffin.
  • Muffin contains 6 times less copper than shrimp. Shrimp contains 0.379mg of copper, while muffin contains 0.06mg.
  • Muffin has less cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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%
Muffin
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +290%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +114%
Contains more CopperCopper +531.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +343.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67%
Contains more IronIron +154.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1260.6%

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%
Muffin
13
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 3% 7% 33% 1.5% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%

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
Muffin
3
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +434.1%
Contains more WaterWater +197.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5639.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +26400%
Contains more OtherOther +22.3%

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
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9945.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10157%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shrimp Muffin DV% diff.
Cholesterol 189mg 30mg 53%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 8.103g 53%
Protein 23.98g 4.49g 39%
Copper 0.379mg 0.06mg 35%
Vitamin K 39.2µg 33%
Fats 0.28g 16.07g 24%
Manganese 0.033mg 0.449mg 18%
Carbs 0.2g 53g 18%
Choline 92.5mg 17%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 14%
Calories 99kcal 375kcal 14%
Saturated fat 0.056g 2.844g 13%
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 13%
Phosphorus 237mg 146mg 13%
Folate 48µg 12%
Zinc 1.64mg 0.37mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.048g 4.822g 12%
Vitamin E 1.63mg 11%
Sodium 111mg 336mg 10%
Iron 0.51mg 1.3mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 9%
Starch 16.31g 7%
Magnesium 39mg 10mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Potassium 259mg 121mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Calcium 70mg 44mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin A 21µg 2%
Fructose 1.21g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 0.2g 51.9g N/A
Sugar 31.47g N/A
Trans fat 0.002g 0.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.181mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0%
Leucine 0.421mg 0%
Lysine 0.199mg 0%
Methionine 0.115mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0%
Valine 0.257mg 0%
Histidine 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g 1.022g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.048g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.018g 6.911g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shrimp Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Shrimp
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shrimp
Shrimp contains less Sodium (difference - 225mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.788g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 159mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin 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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.