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

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Important differences between Jerky and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Folate, however, Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin E.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for Manganese is 88% more.
  • Jerky contains 50 times more Vitamin B12 than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Jerky contains 0.99µg of Vitamin B12, while Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 0.02µg.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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.
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
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 PotassiumPotassium +209.3%
Contains more IronIron +183.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +487.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +113.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1827.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +209.3%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.221mg

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.
Jerky
5
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% 9.8% 9% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4850%
Contains more FolateFolate +482.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +519.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +569.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +51.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +96.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +456.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 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 +365%
Contains more FatsFats +43.3%
Contains more WaterWater +71.8%
Contains more OtherOther +196.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +437.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +292.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Calories 410kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 33.2g 7.14g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 17.86g Jerky
Net carbs 9.2g 53.49g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 11g 59.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 48mg 2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Potassium 597mg 193mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.91mg Jerky
Sugar 9g 21.43g Jerky
Fiber 1.8g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.227mg 0.221mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 1.38mg Jerky
Starch 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 407mg 191mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 571mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin E 0.49mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 10.7µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.091mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.321mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0.02µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 134µg 23µg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.066g Jerky
Choline 109.1mg 17.6mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 5.357g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 7.997g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.489mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lysine 0.208mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Methionine 0.126mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 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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is better in case of low diet
Jerky 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
36%
Jerky
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
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 - 46mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contains less Sodium (difference - 1510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.493g)
Which food is cheaper?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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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