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

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What are the differences between Plantain chips and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)?

  • Plantain chips are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, yet Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for Manganese is 81% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are lower.

We used Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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.
Contains more Potassium +307.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.6%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains more Zinc +273%
Contains more Copper +11.6%
Contains more Manganese +675.4%
Contains more Selenium +8175%
Equal in Magnesium - 72
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 37% 51% 34% 70% 27% 11% 66% 37% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 52% 82% 18% 75% 38% 74% 280% 181%
Contains more Potassium +307.3%
Contains less Sodium -64.6%
Contains more Calcium +122.2%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.9%
Contains more Zinc +273%
Contains more Copper +11.6%
Contains more Manganese +675.4%
Contains more Selenium +8175%
Equal in Magnesium - 72

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 84% 101% 0% 108% 17% 10% 16% 67% 107% 27% 0% 72%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 66% 0% 0% 67% 21% 50% 20% 50% 18% 3% 32%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +113%
Contains more Folate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +123.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +65.7%
Contains more Protein +213.2%
Contains more Water +550.7%
Equal in Carbs - 59.09
Equal in Other - 2.31
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 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 Fats +65.7%
Contains more Protein +213.2%
Contains more Water +550.7%
Equal in Carbs - 59.09
Equal in Other - 2.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42%
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.739 g
31% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: 5.357 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.971 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +195.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +67.3%
Contains more Sucrose +2226.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 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 Starch +67.3%
Contains more Sucrose +2226.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain chips Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Net carbs 60.34g 53.49g Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 7.14g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 29.59g 17.86g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 59.09g Plantain chips
Calories 531kcal 426kcal Plantain chips
Starch 50.8g 30.36g Plantain chips
Fructose 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 0.92g 21.43g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 9mg 20mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 0.97mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 71mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 78mg 191mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Potassium 786mg 193mg Plantain chips
Sodium 202mg 571mg Plantain chips
Zinc 0.37mg 1.38mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.198mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.276mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 0.4µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin A 1386IU 0IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A RAE 69µg 0µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 3.28mg Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.091mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.321mg Plantain chips
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.216mg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 23µg Plantain chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 28.6µg 12.8µg Plantain 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)
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.066g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Saturated Fat 8.337g 5.357g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.001g Plantain chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 3.971g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain chips Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
50%
Plantain chips
27%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Plantain chips
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 Saturated Fat?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.