Penne vs. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between penne and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)?
- Penne is richer in calcium, yet prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in iron, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
- Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 15% higher.
- Penne has 4 times more calcium than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Penne has 89mg of calcium, while prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 20mg.
- Penne contains less sodium.
- Penne has a lower glycemic index than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips).
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Snacks, shrimp cracker types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +345% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +140% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.9% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
7.14 g
Fats:
17.86 g
Carbs:
59.09 g
Water:
13.6 g
Other:
2.31 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +432.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +346.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +251.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
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 | -57.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +699.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +892.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 2.14mg | 93% | |
| Selenium | 33.1µg | 60% | |
| Copper | 0.221mg | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 3.971g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.264mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin E | 3.28mg | 22% | |
| Fats | 4g | 17.86g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 7.997g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.216mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.631mg | 16% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 426kcal | 15% |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 59.09g | 14% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 571mg | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 5.357g | 14% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.91mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 5.6g | 12% |
| Starch | 30.36g | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 12.8µg | 11% | |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 191mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 72mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.091mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 23µg | 6% | |
| Protein | 5.7g | 7.14g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.6mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.38mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 193mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.02µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 53.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 21.43g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.066g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.489mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | N/A |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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87%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Penne is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Penne contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Penne is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Penne is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)