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

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What are the main differences between Tortilla chips and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)?

  • Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin K, yet Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for Manganese is 76% higher.
  • Tortilla chips have 18 times more Vitamin B12 than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Tortilla chips have 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, while Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 0.02µg.
  • Tortilla chips contain less Sodium.

We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted and Snacks, shrimp cracker types in this comparison.

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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 +430%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +451.5%
Contains more Selenium +652.3%
Equal in Potassium - 193
Equal in Zinc - 1.38
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 57% 60% 97% 17% 43% 38% 33% 51% 24%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 52% 82% 18% 75% 38% 74% 280% 181%
Contains more Calcium +430%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -42.6%
Contains more Iron +25.7%
Contains more Copper +127.8%
Contains more Manganese +451.5%
Contains more Selenium +652.3%
Equal in Potassium - 193
Equal in Zinc - 1.38

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 B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 3.28
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 71% 0% 0% 35% 17% 16% 18% 42% 9% 45% 53%
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 B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin K +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Folate +91.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 3.28
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.321

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Water +415.2%
Contains more Other +28.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.14
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 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 Fats +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +14.7%
Contains more Water +415.2%
Contains more Other +28.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.769 g
31% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: 5.357 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.971 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +171.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +106%
Contains more Sucrose +2643.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
59% 41%
Starch: 30.36 g
Sucrose: 21.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +106%
Contains more Sucrose +2643.6%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Net carbs 62.38g 53.49g Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 7.14g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 20.68g 17.86g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 59.09g Tortilla chips
Calories 472kcal 426kcal Tortilla chips
Starch 62.53g 30.36g Tortilla chips
Fructose 0g 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 0.78g 21.43g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 106mg 20mg Tortilla chips
Iron 1.52mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 84mg 72mg Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 191mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 193mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 328mg 571mg Tortilla chips
Zinc 1.38mg 1.38mg
Copper 0.097mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.388mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 4.4µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg 3.28mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.091mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.321mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 12µg 23µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.02µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 12.8µg Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.489mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lysine 0.208mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Methionine 0.126mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Tortilla chips
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.066g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Saturated Fat 2.811g 5.357g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 3.971g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips 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
25%
Tortilla chips
27%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.