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

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Summary of differences between Corn grits and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Corn grits has more Iron, while Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin E, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) covers your daily need of Manganese 91% more than Corn grits.
  • Corn grits contains 4 times more Iron than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While Corn grits contains 6.71mg of Iron, Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain only 1.91mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Corn grits is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 4.3% 19% 2.4% 252% 0% 2.5% 6% 30% 6.4% 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 +220%
Contains more IronIron +251.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +614.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1264.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4267.3%

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% 0% 0.2% 0% 36% 31% 31% 3.1% 6.5% 0% 0% 20% 1.4%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +48.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +32700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +517.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +576.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 81%
Protein: 1.58 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 15.95 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.76 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 +497.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +351.9%
Contains more FatsFats +3544.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +270.5%
Contains more OtherOther +203.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 23% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.076 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.191 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 -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +9772.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1979.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 15.39 g
Sucrose: 0.1 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 +97.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +21300%
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 grits Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grits Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Calories 74kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 1.58g 7.14g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 0.49g 17.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Net carbs 14.85g 53.49g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 15.95g 59.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 2mg Corn grits
Magnesium 6mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 64mg 20mg Corn grits
Potassium 27mg 193mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 6.71mg 1.91mg Corn grits
Sugar 0.1g 21.43g Corn grits
Fiber 1.1g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 0.09mg 1.38mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 15.39g 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 14mg 191mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 227mg 571mg Corn grits
Vitamin E 0.01mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.049mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.091mg Corn grits
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.321mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B6 0.028mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.02µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 0µg 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 27µg 23µg Corn grits
Trans Fat 0.066g Corn grits
Choline 2.6mg 17.6mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Saturated Fat 0.076g 5.357g Corn grits
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.191g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.052mg 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.058mg 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.228mg 0.489mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lysine 0.031mg 0.208mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Methionine 0.029mg 0.126mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phenylalanine 0.087mg 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.077mg 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.048mg 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0g 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn grits 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
10%
Corn grits
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Corn grits
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 glycemic index?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 grits
Corn grits is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.33g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grits
Corn grits contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn grits
Corn grits is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.281g)
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 grits - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173897/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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