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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) is lower.
  • The glycemic index of plantain chips is 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% 23% 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) DV% diff.
Manganese 0.276mg 2.14mg 81%
Selenium 0.4µg 33.1µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 11.739g 3.971g 52%
Vitamin C 32.1mg 0mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.46mg 0.216mg 19%
Fats 29.59g 17.86g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.065mg 0.264mg 17%
Potassium 786mg 193mg 17%
Sodium 202mg 571mg 16%
Phosphorus 78mg 191mg 16%
Vitamin B5 1.1mg 0.321mg 16%
Saturated fat 8.337g 5.357g 14%
Vitamin K 28.6µg 12.8µg 13%
Iron 0.97mg 1.91mg 12%
Vitamin E 5.04mg 3.28mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.802mg 2.631mg 11%
Protein 2.28g 7.14g 10%
Zinc 0.37mg 1.38mg 9%
Fiber 3.5g 5.6g 8%
Starch 50.8g 30.36g 8%
Vitamin A 69µg 0µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 5.632g 7.997g 6%
Calories 531kcal 426kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.091mg 4%
Copper 0.198mg 0.221mg 3%
Folate 35µg 23µg 3%
Choline 0mg 17.6mg 3%
Carbs 63.84g 59.09g 2%
Calcium 9mg 20mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 60.34g 53.49g N/A
Magnesium 71mg 72mg 0%
Sugar 0.92g 21.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.185g 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 0.028g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

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
42%
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.

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