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

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Differences between crab and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Crab is higher in vitamin B12, copper, zinc, and selenium; however, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, and iron.
  • Crab's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 138% higher.
  • Crab has 49 times more cholesterol than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While crab has 97mg of cholesterol, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have only 2mg.
  • Crab has a lower glycemic index (0) than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) (74).

The food types used in this comparison are Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned 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.
Crab
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 23% 19% 271% 104% 100% 73% 9.7% 234%
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 +355%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +282%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2791.9%
~equal in Sodium ~571mg

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.
Crab
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 11% 0.12% 37% 0% 5.8% 21% 52% 60% 36% 416% 0.75% 38% 44%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +210.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +16550%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +359.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1047.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4166.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.091mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.631mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
2
18% 80% 2%
Protein: 17.88 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 79.69 g
Other: 1.69 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 +150.4%
Contains more WaterWater +486%
Contains more FatsFats +2313.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +36.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Crab
1
34% 22% 44%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.201 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.258 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 -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6099.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1439.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Calories 83kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 17.88g 7.14g Crab
Fats 0.74g 17.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin C 3.3mg 0mg Crab
Net carbs 0g 53.49g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 0g 59.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 97mg 2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 36mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 91mg 20mg Crab
Potassium 259mg 193mg Crab
Iron 0.5mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 0g 21.43g Crab
Fiber 0g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.814mg 0.221mg Crab
Zinc 3.81mg 1.38mg Crab
Starch 0g 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 234mg 191mg Crab
Sodium 563mg 571mg Crab
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Crab
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Crab
Vitamin E 1.84mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.074mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 42.9µg 33.1µg Crab
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.091mg Crab
Vitamin B3 2.747mg 2.631mg Crab
Vitamin B5 0.997mg 0.321mg Crab
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 3.33µg 0.02µg Crab
Vitamin K 0.3µg 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 51µg 23µg Crab
Trans Fat 0.014g 0.066g Crab
Choline 80.9mg 17.6mg Crab
Saturated Fat 0.201g 5.357g Crab
Monounsaturated fat 0.129g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.258g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.226mg 0.094mg Crab
Threonine 0.727mg 0.2mg Crab
Isoleucine 0.776mg 0.242mg Crab
Leucine 1.307mg 0.489mg Crab
Lysine 1.386mg 0.208mg Crab
Methionine 0.452mg 0.126mg Crab
Phenylalanine 0.708mg 0.367mg Crab
Valine 0.806mg 0.306mg Crab
Histidine 0.393mg 0.192mg Crab
Fructose 0g 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.101g 0.001g Crab
Omega-3 - DHA 0.067g 0.001g Crab
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Crab
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Crab

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crab 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
56%
Crab
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
89%
Crab
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 - 95mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is cheaper (difference - $12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crab
Crab is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Crab
Crab contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crab
Crab is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab
Crab is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crab
Crab is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Crab - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171966/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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