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

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Differences between Pork skins and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Pork skins are higher in Choline, and Vitamin B12, however, Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for Manganese is 90% higher.
  • Pork skins have 48 times more Cholesterol than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While Pork skins have 95mg of Cholesterol, Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have only 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, pork skins, plain 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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
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 CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +554.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52%
Contains more IronIron +117%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3001.4%

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3100%
Contains more CholineCholine +834.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +518.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +839.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 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 +758.5%
Contains more FatsFats +75.3%
Contains more OtherOther +142.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +655.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.971g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pork skins Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pork skins Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Calories 544kcal 426kcal Pork skins
Protein 61.3g 7.14g Pork skins
Fats 31.3g 17.86g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Pork skins
Net carbs 0g 53.49g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 0g 59.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 95mg 2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 11mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 30mg 20mg Pork skins
Potassium 127mg 193mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 0.88mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 0g 21.43g Pork skins
Fiber 0g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.094mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 0.56mg 1.38mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 85mg 191mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 1818mg 571mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Pork skins
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 0.53mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.069mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 41µg 33.1µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.099mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 0.091mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 1.549mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.321mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.64µg 0.02µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 0µg 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 0µg 23µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.066g Pork skins
Choline 164.5mg 17.6mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 11.37g 5.357g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 14.78g 7.997g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.64g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.118mg 0.094mg Pork skins
Threonine 1.823mg 0.2mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 1.382mg 0.242mg Pork skins
Leucine 3.322mg 0.489mg Pork skins
Lysine 2.783mg 0.208mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.48mg 0.126mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 1.94mg 0.367mg Pork skins
Valine 2.421mg 0.306mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.725mg 0.192mg Pork skins
Fructose 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
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
Pork skins 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
26%
Pork skins
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Pork skins
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contains less Sodium (difference - 1247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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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