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

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A recap on differences between prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and arepa

  • Arepa has less manganese, selenium, copper, vitamin E, vitamin B1, fiber, vitamin B3, and iron.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) cover your daily manganese needs 88% more than arepa.
  • Arepa contains 11 times less vitamin E than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 3.28mg of vitamin E, while arepa contains 0.29mg.
  • Arepa has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, shrimp cracker and Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread).

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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 51% 6% 17% 72% 74% 38% 82% 74% 279% 181%
Arepa
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 27% 7.8% 39% 10% 22% 50% 35% 15% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +119.3%
Contains more IronIron +83.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +636.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +72.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1744.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +442.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.7%

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% 0% 66% 0% 66% 21% 49% 19% 50% 2.5% 32% 17% 9.6%
Arepa
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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% 20% 5.8% 0% 18% 9.7% 17% 12% 25% 0% 8.8% 0% 2.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +101.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +265.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Arepa
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5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.3%
Contains more FatsFats +232%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.1%
Contains more OtherOther +92.5%
Contains more WaterWater +273.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 46% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.357 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.971 g
Arepa
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54% 28% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.902 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.989 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +428.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +301.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Arepa
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45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +6384.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Arepa
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 Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Arepa DV% diff.
Manganese 2.14mg 0.116mg 88%
Selenium 33.1µg 6.1µg 49%
Copper 0.221mg 0.03mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 0.989g 20%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.29mg 20%
Fats 17.86g 5.38g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 7.997g 1.514g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.07mg 16%
Sodium 571mg 270mg 13%
Starch 30.36g 12%
Fiber 5.6g 2.6g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 0.888mg 11%
Magnesium 72mg 27mg 11%
Iron 1.91mg 1.04mg 11%
Saturated fat 5.357g 2.902g 11%
Phosphorus 191mg 117mg 11%
Calories 426kcal 219kcal 10%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 3.5µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.107mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 61µg 7%
Calcium 20mg 89mg 7%
Carbs 59.09g 37.14g 7%
Folate 23µg 6%
Zinc 1.38mg 0.8mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.042mg 4%
Potassium 193mg 88mg 3%
Protein 7.14g 5.48g 3%
Choline 17.6mg 4.4mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.202mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 5mg 1%
Net carbs 53.49g 34.54g N/A
Sugar 21.43g 0.87g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g 0.157g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.2mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.207mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.208mg 0.228mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.276mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0.276mg 0%
Histidine 0.192mg 0.166mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Arepa
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%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
9%
Arepa
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
26%
Arepa

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 - 3mg)
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?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/nutrients
  2. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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