Cream of Wheat vs. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cream of Wheat and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)?

Cream of Wheat is higher in iron, yet prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are higher in manganese, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, fiber, copper, and magnesium.
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for manganese is 93% more.
Cream of Wheat has 3 times more iron than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While cream of Wheat has 4.96mg of iron, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have only 1.91mg.
The amount of sodium in cream of Wheat is lower.

We used Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt 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.

Cream of Wheat

Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Contains more CalciumCalcium	+220%
Contains more IronIron	+159.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium	-82.1%

Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium	+1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium	+865%
Contains more CopperCopper	+414%
Contains more ZincZinc	+711.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus	+961.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese	+∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium	+845.7%

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.

Cream of Wheat

Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2	+130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3	+17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6	+43.1%
Contains more FolateFolate	+169.6%

Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E	+16300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1	+13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5	+291.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12	+∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K	+12700%

~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			DV% diff.
Manganese	0mg	2.14mg	93%
Selenium	3.5µg	33.1µg	54%
Iron	4.96mg	1.91mg	38%
Fats	0.24g	17.86g	27%
Vitamin A	232µg	0µg	26%
Polyunsaturated fat	0.134g	3.971g	26%
Phosphorus	18mg	191mg	25%
Saturated fat	0.038g	5.357g	24%
Vitamin E	0.02mg	3.28mg	22%
Monounsaturated fat	0.033g	7.997g	20%
Fiber	0.6g	5.6g	20%
Copper	0.043mg	0.221mg	20%
Sodium	102mg	571mg	20%
Calories	62kcal	426kcal	18%
Magnesium	6mg	72mg	16%
Carbs	13.08g	59.09g	15%
Starch		30.36g	12%
Protein	1.84g	7.14g	11%
Zinc	0.17mg	1.38mg	11%
Vitamin K	0.1µg	12.8µg	11%
Folate	62µg	23µg	10%
Vitamin B2	0.21mg	0.091mg	9%
Vitamin B6	0.309mg	0.216mg	7%
Potassium	20mg	193mg	5%
Vitamin B5	0.082mg	0.321mg	5%
Calcium	64mg	20mg	4%
Choline		17.6mg	3%
Vitamin B3	3.093mg	2.631mg	3%
Vitamin B1	0.232mg	0.264mg	3%
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.02µg	1%
Cholesterol	0mg	2mg	1%
Net carbs	12.48g	53.49g	N/A
Sugar	0.07g	21.43g	N/A
Trans fat		0.066g	N/A
Tryptophan	0.025mg	0.094mg	0%
Threonine	0.058mg	0.2mg	0%
Isoleucine	0.08mg	0.242mg	0%
Leucine	0.139mg	0.489mg	0%
Lysine	0.047mg	0.208mg	0%
Methionine	0.034mg	0.126mg	0%
Phenylalanine	0.099mg	0.367mg	0%
Valine	0.089mg	0.306mg	0%
Histidine	0.042mg	0.192mg	0%
Fructose		0.02g	0%
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.001g	N/A
Omega-3 - DHA	0g	0.001g	N/A