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

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What are the differences between beef sticks and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)?

  • Beef sticks are higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B3, yet prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are higher in manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for manganese is 89% more.
  • Beef sticks have 67 times more cholesterol than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While beef sticks have 133mg of cholesterol, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have only 2mg.

We used Snacks, beef sticks, smoked and Snacks, shrimp cracker types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 20% 23% 128% 43% 66% 77% 200% 11% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 6% 17% 72% 74% 38% 82% 74% 279% 181%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +240%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.2%
Contains more IronIron +78%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +242.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +70%
Contains less SodiumSodium -62.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2388.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~191mg

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.
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% 4.3% 0% 0% 35% 101% 85% 20% 47% 125% 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 0% 0% 66% 0% 66% 21% 49% 19% 50% 2.5% 32% 17% 9.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +379.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.321mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.216mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 50% 5% 19% 4%
Protein: 21.5 g
Fats: 49.6 g
Carbs: 5.4 g
Water: 19.1 g
Other: 4.4 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 ProteinProtein +201.1%
Contains more FatsFats +177.7%
Contains more WaterWater +40.4%
Contains more OtherOther +90.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +994.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 45% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.8 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.47 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.42 g
31% 46% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.357 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.971 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +156%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef sticks Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Manganese 0.086mg 2.14mg 89%
Saturated fat 20.8g 5.357g 70%
Selenium 33.1µg 60%
Fats 49.6g 17.86g 49%
Cholesterol 133mg 2mg 44%
Sodium 1531mg 571mg 42%
Vitamin B12 1µg 0.02µg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 20.47g 7.997g 31%
Protein 21.5g 7.14g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.091mg 27%
Fiber 5.6g 22%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 22%
Iron 3.4mg 1.91mg 19%
Carbs 5.4g 59.09g 18%
Magnesium 21mg 72mg 12%
Vitamin B3 4.54mg 2.631mg 12%
Starch 30.36g 12%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 11%
Copper 0.13mg 0.221mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.264mg 10%
Zinc 2.42mg 1.38mg 9%
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0mg 8%
Folate 0µg 23µg 6%
Calories 550kcal 426kcal 6%
Calcium 68mg 20mg 5%
Choline 17.6mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.42g 3.971g 3%
Phosphorus 180mg 191mg 2%
Potassium 257mg 193mg 2%
Vitamin A 13µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.205mg 0.216mg 1%
Net carbs 5.4g 53.49g N/A
Sugar 21.43g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 0.321mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.832mg 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.818mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 1.518mg 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.454mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.801mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.53mg 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beef sticks Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Beef sticks
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Beef sticks
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 131mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contains less Sodium (difference - 960mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.443g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef sticks
Beef sticks 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 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.
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. Beef sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168850/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.