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

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The main differences between Potato salad and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Potato salad contains less Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Copper than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips).
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is 89% higher.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 34 times less Cholesterol than Potato salad. Potato salad has 68mg of Cholesterol, while Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Potato salad, home-prepared 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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
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 +31.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more IronIron +193.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +345.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2018.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +707.3%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Sodium ~571mg

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 33% 9.4% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 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 B5Vitamin B5 +66.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 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 WaterWater +458.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.4%
Contains more FatsFats +117.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +429%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 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 -73.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +222.5%
~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.
Potato salad Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato salad Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Calories 143kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 2.68g 7.14g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 8.2g 17.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Potato salad
Net carbs 9.87g 53.49g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 11.17g 59.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 68mg 2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 15mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 19mg 20mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Potassium 254mg 193mg Potato salad
Iron 0.65mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 21.43g Potato salad
Fiber 1.3g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.118mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 0.31mg 1.38mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 52mg 191mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 529mg 571mg Potato salad
Vitamin A 157IU 0IU Potato salad
Vitamin A 32µg 0µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.101mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 4.1µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.077mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.091mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 0.89mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.534mg 0.321mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.141mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 7µg 23µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.066g Potato salad
Choline 17.6mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Saturated Fat 1.429g 5.357g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.116mg 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.141mg 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.202mg 0.489mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lysine 0.171mg 0.208mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Methionine 0.066mg 0.126mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.172mg 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.062mg 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato salad 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
12%
Potato salad
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Potato salad
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 Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
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?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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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