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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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
7
:
3
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Contains more Iron +67%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.4%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +92.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Popcorn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 120% 103% 154% 30% 2% 85% 88% 146% 0%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 52% 82% 18% 75% 38% 74% 280% 181%
Contains more Iron +67%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.4%
Contains more Potassium +70.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.2%
Contains more Copper +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +185.7%
Contains more Manganese +92.3%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Popcorn
Popcorn
3
:
7
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +966.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.091
Popcorn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 6% 0% 0% 27% 20% 44% 31% 37% 24% 0% 3%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
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 B5 +58.9%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +966.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.091

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
2
:
3
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Contains more Protein +81.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.6%
Contains more Fats +293.4%
Contains more Water +309.6%
Contains more Other +62.7%
Popcorn
13% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
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 Protein +81.2%
Contains more Carbs +31.6%
Contains more Fats +293.4%
Contains more Water +309.6%
Contains more Other +62.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
1
:
2
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.3%
Popcorn
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.318 g
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
31% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: 5.357 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.971 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +741.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popcorn
Popcorn
3
:
1
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Contains more Starch +79.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +250%
Contains more Sucrose +2872.2%
Popcorn
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
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
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 +79.2%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +250%
Contains more Sucrose +2872.2%

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)
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Net carbs 63.28g 53.49g Popcorn
Protein 12.94g 7.14g Popcorn
Fats 4.54g 17.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 77.78g 59.09g Popcorn
Calories 387kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 54.4g 30.36g Popcorn
Fructose 0.07g 0.02g Popcorn
Sugar 0.87g 21.43g Popcorn
Fiber 14.5g 5.6g Popcorn
Calcium 7mg 20mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 3.19mg 1.91mg Popcorn
Magnesium 144mg 72mg Popcorn
Phosphorus 358mg 191mg Popcorn
Potassium 329mg 193mg Popcorn
Sodium 8mg 571mg Popcorn
Zinc 3.08mg 1.38mg Popcorn
Copper 0.262mg 0.221mg Popcorn
Manganese 1.113mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 0µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin A 196IU 0IU Popcorn
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 0.29mg 3.28mg 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)
Folate 31µg 23µg Popcorn
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 1.2µg 12.8µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.066g Popcorn
Saturated Fat 0.637g 5.357g Popcorn
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.95g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 3.971g 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 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
17%
Popcorn
27%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
72%
Popcorn
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in vitamins
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 Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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.

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.

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