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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
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 +307.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more IronIron +96.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +273%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8175%
~equal in Magnesium ~72mg

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.
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 107% 83% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
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 EVitamin E +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +123.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 FatsFats +65.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +213.2%
Contains more WaterWater +550.7%
~equal in Carbs ~59.09g
~equal in Other ~2.31g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 22% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 StarchStarch +67.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2226.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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
Calories 531kcal 426kcal Plantain chips
Protein 2.28g 7.14g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 29.59g 17.86g Plantain chips
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg Plantain chips
Net carbs 60.34g 53.49g Plantain chips
Carbs 63.84g 59.09g Plantain chips
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Plantain chips
Magnesium 71mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 9mg 20mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Potassium 786mg 193mg Plantain chips
Iron 0.97mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 0.92g 21.43g Plantain chips
Fiber 3.5g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.198mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 0.37mg 1.38mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 50.8g 30.36g Plantain chips
Phosphorus 78mg 191mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 202mg 571mg Plantain chips
Vitamin A 1386IU 0IU Plantain chips
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg Plantain chips
Vitamin E 5.04mg 3.28mg Plantain chips
Manganese 0.276mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 0.4µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp 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
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 28.6µg 12.8µg Plantain chips
Folate 35µg 23µg Plantain chips
Trans Fat 0.185g 0.066g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Choline 0mg 17.6mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Saturated Fat 8.337g 5.357g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 5.632g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 3.971g 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)
Fructose 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.028g 0.001g Plantain chips
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Plantain chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 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 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
46%
Plantain chips
26%
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 Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 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.