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Pork skins vs. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pork skins and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Pork skins are higher in Choline, and Vitamin B12, however, Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for Manganese is 90% higher.
  • Pork skins have 48 times more Cholesterol than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While Pork skins have 95mg of Cholesterol, Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have only 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain and Snacks, shrimp cracker.

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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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Iron +117%
Contains more Magnesium +554.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.7%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Copper +135.1%
Contains more Manganese +3001.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 33% 8% 37% 12% 238% 16% 32% 10% 224%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 52% 82% 18% 75% 38% 74% 280% 181%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Selenium +23.9%
Contains more Iron +117%
Contains more Magnesium +554.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +124.7%
Contains more Potassium +52%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Zinc +146.4%
Contains more Copper +135.1%
Contains more Manganese +3001.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin E +518.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +839.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 2% 25% 66% 30% 26% 6% 0% 80% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 66% 0% 0% 67% 21% 50% 20% 50% 18% 3% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3100%
Contains more Vitamin E +518.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +839.1%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +758.5%
Contains more Fats +75.3%
Contains more Other +142.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +655.6%
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
7% 18% 59% 14% 2%
Protein: 7.14 g
Fats: 17.86 g
Carbs: 59.09 g
Water: 13.6 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Protein +758.5%
Contains more Fats +75.3%
Contains more Other +142.4%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +655.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.971
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.64 g
31% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: 5.357 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.971 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 3.971

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork skins Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Net carbs 0g 53.49g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 61.3g 7.14g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 17.86g Pork skins
Carbs 0g 59.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calories 544kcal 426kcal Pork skins
Starch 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 0g 21.43g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 30mg 20mg Pork skins
Iron 0.88mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 11mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 85mg 191mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Potassium 127mg 193mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 1818mg 571mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 0.56mg 1.38mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.094mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.069mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 41µg 33.1µg Pork skins
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.091mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.321mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 0µg 23µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.02µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.2mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.242mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.489mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.208mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.126mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.367mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.306mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.192mg Pork skins
Cholesterol 95mg 2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.066g Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 5.357g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 7.997g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pork skins Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Pork skins
27%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contains less Sodium (difference - 1247mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/nutrients
  2. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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