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Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) vs. General tso's chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and General tso's chicken different?

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin E, and Magnesium, while General tso's chicken is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) covers your daily need of Manganese 90% more than General tso's chicken.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 10 times more Vitamin B1 than General tso's chicken. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 0.264mg of Vitamin B1, while General tso's chicken contains 0.027mg.
  • General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat.

Snacks, shrimp cracker and Restaurant, Chinese, general tso's chicken types were used 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 13% 3.6% 18% 44% 15% 35% 54% 57% 9.8% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more IronIron +64.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +380.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2753.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.8%
~equal in Potassium ~201mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.3mg

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 5.3% 5.6% 24% 6% 6.8% 27% 53% 37% 47% 28% 96% 8.3% 23%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +877.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +92.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1000%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +198.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +135.8%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.853mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.202mg

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
13% 16% 24% 45%
Protein: 12.9 g
Fats: 16.36 g
Carbs: 23.99 g
Water: 45.15 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.3%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +80.7%
Contains more WaterWater +232%
~equal in Fats ~16.36g

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
20% 27% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.501 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +106.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -48.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.9%

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
51% 45% 3% 2%
Starch: 11.83 g
Sucrose: 10.46 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +156.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +104.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2450%
~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) General tso's chicken
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) General tso's chicken Opinion
Calories 426kcal 295kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 7.14g 12.9g General tso's chicken
Fats 17.86g 16.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg General tso's chicken
Net carbs 53.49g 23.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 59.09g 23.99g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 2mg 53mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU General tso's chicken
Magnesium 72mg 18mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 12mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Potassium 193mg 201mg General tso's chicken
Iron 1.91mg 1.16mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 21.43g 11.6g General tso's chicken
Fiber 5.6g 0.9g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.221mg 0.046mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 1.38mg 1.3mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g 11.83g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 191mg 127mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 571mg 435mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 94IU General tso's chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 11µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin E 3.28mg 1.21mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg General tso's chicken
Manganese 2.14mg 0.075mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg 14.4µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.027mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.118mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 2.853mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.617mg General tso's chicken
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.202mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.22µg General tso's chicken
Vitamin K 12.8µg 38.2µg General tso's chicken
Folate 23µg 11µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Choline 17.6mg 41.5mg General tso's chicken
Saturated Fat 5.357g 2.76g General tso's chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 3.879g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 7.501g General tso's chicken
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.142mg General tso's chicken
Threonine 0.2mg 0.552mg General tso's chicken
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.564mg General tso's chicken
Leucine 0.489mg 1.026mg General tso's chicken
Lysine 0.208mg 1.089mg General tso's chicken
Methionine 0.126mg 0.332mg General tso's chicken
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.563mg General tso's chicken
Valine 0.306mg 0.607mg General tso's chicken
Histidine 0.192mg 0.333mg General tso's chicken
Fructose 0.02g 0.51g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.84g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g General tso's chicken
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g General tso's chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.47g General tso's chicken

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) General tso's chicken
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%
General tso's chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
33%
General tso's chicken

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 - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.597g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
General tso's chicken
General tso's chicken is relatively richer in vitamins
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. General tso's chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167675/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.