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

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Summary of differences between corn chips and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Corn chips have more vitamin E and calcium, while prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have more manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, iron, fiber, and vitamin K.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) cover your daily need for manganese, 79% more than corn chips.
  • Corn chips contain 7 times more calcium than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While corn chips contain 138mg of calcium, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain only 20mg.
  • Corn chips have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn chips is 42, while the glycemic index of prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is 74.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
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 +590%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains more IronIron +59.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +118.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +542.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +335.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~72mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.38mg
~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 0% 1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +461.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 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 FatsFats +86.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1171%
~equal in Carbs ~59.09g
~equal in Other ~2.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 31% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 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 -19.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +314%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 51.36 g
Sucrose: 0.27 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 StarchStarch +69.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7825.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~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.
Corn chips Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn chips Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 16.438g 3.971g 83%
Manganese 0.333mg 2.14mg 79%
Selenium 7.6µg 33.1µg 46%
Vitamin E 7.23mg 3.28mg 26%
Fats 33.36g 17.86g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.047mg 0.264mg 18%
Copper 0.101mg 0.221mg 13%
Calcium 138mg 20mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.842mg 2.631mg 11%
Iron 1.2mg 1.91mg 9%
Starch 51.36g 30.36g 9%
Calories 538kcal 426kcal 6%
Fiber 4g 5.6g 6%
Saturated fat 4.331g 5.357g 5%
Vitamin K 6.3µg 12.8µg 5%
Folate 8µg 23µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.216mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 9.134g 7.997g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.321mg 3%
Protein 6.17g 7.14g 2%
Sodium 514mg 571mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Zinc 1.29mg 1.38mg 1%
Carbs 56.9g 59.09g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.091mg 1%
Potassium 144mg 193mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Choline 12.1mg 17.6mg 1%
Net carbs 52.9g 53.49g N/A
Magnesium 72mg 72mg 0%
Sugar 0.27g 21.43g N/A
Phosphorus 194mg 191mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.088g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.246mg 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.235mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.803mg 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.185mg 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.322mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.331mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.2mg 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn chips 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
21%
Corn chips
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Corn chips
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 richer in vitamins?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/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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