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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) have more selenium, manganese, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for 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.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have a higher glycemic index than popcorn.

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% 3.3% 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Popcorn Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Selenium 0µg 33.1µg 60%
Manganese 1.113mg 2.14mg 45%
Fiber 14.5g 5.6g 36%
Sodium 8mg 571mg 24%
Phosphorus 358mg 191mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.637g 5.357g 21%
Vitamin E 0.29mg 3.28mg 20%
Fats 4.54g 17.86g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.95g 7.997g 18%
Magnesium 144mg 72mg 17%
Iron 3.19mg 1.91mg 16%
Zinc 3.08mg 1.38mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.104mg 0.264mg 13%
Protein 12.94g 7.14g 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.318g 3.971g 11%
Starch 54.4g 30.36g 10%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 12.8µg 10%
Carbs 77.78g 59.09g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.157mg 0.216mg 5%
Copper 0.262mg 0.221mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 0.321mg 4%
Potassium 329mg 193mg 4%
Folate 31µg 23µg 2%
Calories 387kcal 426kcal 2%
Vitamin B3 2.308mg 2.631mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.083mg 0.091mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Choline 21.2mg 17.6mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 20mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 63.28g 53.49g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 21.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.452mg 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.431mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.252mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.607mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.367mg 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

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

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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.