Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

Summary of differences between prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and gratin

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have more manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, while gratin has more vitamin C and calcium.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) cover your daily need for manganese, 86% more than gratin.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 12 times more selenium than gratin. While prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 33.1µg of selenium, gratin contains only 2.7µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Snacks, shrimp cracker and Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter.

Infographic

Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) vs Gratin infographic
Infographic link

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%
Gratin
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more IronIron +198.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1229.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1125.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +495%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +105.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -24.2%

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%
Gratin
4
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% 21% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +20.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Gratin
1
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.1%
Contains more FatsFats +135.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +424.3%
Contains more WaterWater +444.1%
~equal in Other ~2.08g

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
Gratin
1
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +272.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1338.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -11.6%

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) Gratin
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) Gratin DV% diff.
Manganese 2.14mg 0.161mg 86%
Selenium 33.1µg 2.7µg 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 0.276g 25%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.064mg 17%
Fats 17.86g 7.59g 16%
Carbs 59.09g 11.27g 16%
Iron 1.91mg 0.64mg 16%
Calories 426kcal 132kcal 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.997g 2.149g 15%
Fiber 5.6g 1.8g 15%
Starch 30.36g 12%
Magnesium 72mg 20mg 12%
Phosphorus 191mg 113mg 11%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 9.9mg 11%
Calcium 20mg 119mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 0.993mg 10%
Copper 0.221mg 0.16mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Cholesterol 2mg 23mg 7%
Sodium 571mg 433mg 6%
Potassium 193mg 396mg 6%
Zinc 1.38mg 0.69mg 6%
Protein 7.14g 5.06g 4%
Folate 23µg 11µg 3%
Saturated fat 5.357g 4.733g 3%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.174mg 3%
Choline 17.6mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.116mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.387mg 1%
Net carbs 53.49g 9.47g N/A
Sugar 21.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.2mg 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.284mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0.443mg 0%
Lysine 0.208mg 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.254mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.192mg 0.151mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Gratin
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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)
14%
Gratin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
32%
Gratin

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 - 21mg)
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?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.624g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.