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Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) vs. Cream of Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and cream of Wheat?

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are higher in manganese, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin E, fiber, and copper, yet cream of Wheat is higher in iron and vitamin A.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for manganese is 93% more.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 164 times more vitamin E than cream of Wheat. While prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 3.28mg of vitamin E, cream of Wheat has only 0.02mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in cream of Wheat is lower.

We used Snacks, shrimp cracker and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, prepared with water, without salt types in this article.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 19% 1.8% 186% 14% 4.6% 7.7% 13% 0% 19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +865%
Contains more CopperCopper +414%
Contains more ZincZinc +711.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +961.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +845.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220%
Contains more IronIron +159.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%

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%
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% 77% 0.4% 0% 58% 48% 58% 4.9% 71% 0% 0.25% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +16300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +291.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +12700%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +43.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +169.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
2% 13% 84%
Protein: 1.84 g
Fats: 0.24 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 84.4 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +288%
Contains more FatsFats +7341.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +351.8%
Contains more OtherOther +425%
Contains more WaterWater +520.6%

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
19% 16% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.134 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +24133.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2863.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +30471.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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) Cream of Wheat
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Cream of Wheat DV% diff.
Manganese 2.14mg 0mg 93%
Selenium 33.1µg 3.5µg 54%
Iron 1.91mg 4.96mg 38%
Fats 17.86g 0.24g 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 232µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 0.134g 26%
Phosphorus 191mg 18mg 25%
Saturated fat 5.357g 0.038g 24%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.02mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.997g 0.033g 20%
Fiber 5.6g 0.6g 20%
Copper 0.221mg 0.043mg 20%
Sodium 571mg 102mg 20%
Calories 426kcal 62kcal 18%
Magnesium 72mg 6mg 16%
Carbs 59.09g 13.08g 15%
Starch 30.36g 12%
Protein 7.14g 1.84g 11%
Zinc 1.38mg 0.17mg 11%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 0.1µg 11%
Folate 23µg 62µg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.21mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.309mg 7%
Potassium 193mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.082mg 5%
Calcium 20mg 64mg 4%
Choline 17.6mg 3%
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 3.093mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.232mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 53.49g 12.48g N/A
Sugar 21.43g 0.07g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.025mg 0%
Threonine 0.2mg 0.058mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.208mg 0.047mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.034mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.099mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0.089mg 0%
Histidine 0.192mg 0.042mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Cream of Wheat
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)
28%
Cream of Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
27%
Cream of Wheat

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?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 469mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/nutrients
  2. Cream of Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173902/nutrients

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

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