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

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The main differences between Popcorn and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Popcorn has more Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc, however, Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) has more Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is 60% higher.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 3 times less Fiber than Popcorn. Popcorn has 14.5g of Fiber, while Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 5.6g.
  • Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, popcorn, air-popped 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more IronIron +67%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +966.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.091mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 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 +81.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.6%
Contains more FatsFats +293.4%
Contains more WaterWater +309.6%
Contains more OtherOther +62.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +741.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 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 +79.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +250%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2872.2%
~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.
Popcorn Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Calories 387kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 12.94g 7.14g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 17.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Net carbs 63.28g 53.49g Popcorn
Carbs 77.78g 59.09g Popcorn
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 72mg Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 20mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Potassium 329mg 193mg Popcorn
Iron 3.19mg 1.91mg Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 21.43g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 5.6g Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.221mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.38mg Popcorn
Starch 54.4g 30.36g Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 191mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 571mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 1.113mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 0µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.091mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.321mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 1.2µg 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 31µg 23µg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.066g Popcorn
Choline 21.2mg 17.6mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 5.357g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.452mg 0.2mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.242mg Popcorn
Leucine 1.473mg 0.489mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.338mg 0.208mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.252mg 0.126mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Valine 0.607mg 0.306mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.367mg 0.192mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.02g Popcorn
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
Popcorn 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
16%
Popcorn
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/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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