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

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Summary of differences between chinese cuisine and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K and vitamin B12, while prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have more manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, phosphorus, vitamin E, and fiber.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) cover your daily need for manganese, 87% more than chinese cuisine.
  • Chinese cuisine contains 24 times more vitamin B12 than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While chinese cuisine contains 0.48µg of vitamin B12, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain only 0.02µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chinese cuisine is lower.
  • Chinese cuisine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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 less SodiumSodium -28.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more IronIron +72.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +351%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +151.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1355.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +394%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~193mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.38mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +95.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +96%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +99.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 5% 7% 79%
Protein: 7.08 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 7.29 g
Water: 78.82 g
Other: 1.51 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 WaterWater +479.6%
Contains more FatsFats +237%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +710.6%
Contains more OtherOther +53%
~equal in Protein ~7.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 28% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.13 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +557.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 28% 16% 13%
Starch: 1.82 g
Sucrose: 1.17 g
Glucose: 0.69 g
Fructose: 0.55 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 GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2650%
Contains more StarchStarch +1568.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1729.1%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese cuisine Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Manganese 0.147mg 2.14mg 87%
Selenium 6.7µg 33.1µg 48%
Vitamin K 51.3µg 12.8µg 32%
Saturated fat 0.978g 5.357g 20%
Copper 0.049mg 0.221mg 19%
Fats 5.3g 17.86g 19%
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.264mg 19%
Vitamin B12 0.48µg 0.02µg 19%
Carbs 7.29g 59.09g 17%
Monounsaturated fat 1.217g 7.997g 17%
Calories 105kcal 426kcal 16%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 3.28mg 16%
Phosphorus 76mg 191mg 16%
Fiber 1.5g 5.6g 16%
Magnesium 15mg 72mg 14%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 0mg 13%
Starch 1.82g 30.36g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.13g 3.971g 12%
Iron 1.11mg 1.91mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.32mg 2.631mg 8%
Sodium 409mg 571mg 7%
Vitamin A 63µg 0µg 7%
Folate 45µg 23µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.216mg 4%
Cholesterol 14mg 2mg 4%
Choline 34.5mg 17.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.091mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 0.321mg 2%
Fructose 0.55g 0.02g 1%
Zinc 1.5mg 1.38mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Protein 7.08g 7.14g 0%
Net carbs 5.79g 53.49g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Calcium 22mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 204mg 193mg 0%
Sugar 2.41g 21.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.058g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.313mg 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.525mg 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.552mg 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.158mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.317mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.327mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.207mg 0.192mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.803g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese cuisine 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
33%
Chinese cuisine
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Chinese cuisine
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine contains less Sodium (difference - 162mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/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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