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Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) vs. Kung Pao chicken — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and kung Pao chicken different?

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have more manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, fiber, vitamin E, iron, phosphorus, and magnesium than kung Pao chicken.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is 82% higher.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 8 times more vitamin B1 than kung Pao chicken. While prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 0.264mg of vitamin B1, kung Pao chicken contains only 0.032mg.
  • Kung Pao chicken has less saturated fat.
  • Kung Pao chicken has a lower glycemic index (55) than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) (74).

Snacks, shrimp cracker and Restaurant, Chinese, kung pao chicken are the varieties 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 17% 6% 19% 29% 24% 20% 40% 52% 33% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more IronIron +151.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +202.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +86.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +735.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +308.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg

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 24% 22% 20% 0% 8% 13% 52% 30% 56% 14% 34% 12% 20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +450%
Contains more CholineCholine +112.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.757mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~13.6µg

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
10% 7% 7% 75%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 6.98 g
Carbs: 6.87 g
Water: 74.78 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more FatsFats +155.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +760.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.7%
Contains more WaterWater +449.9%

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
21% 33% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.352 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.02 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +268%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -74.8%

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
46% 33% 11% 10%
Starch: 2.53 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.63 g
Fructose: 0.54 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +1100%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1050.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2600%
~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) Kung Pao 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) Kung Pao chicken DV% diff.
Manganese 2.14mg 0.256mg 82%
Selenium 33.1µg 8.1µg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.032mg 19%
Saturated fat 5.357g 1.352g 18%
Fats 17.86g 6.98g 17%
Carbs 59.09g 6.87g 17%
Copper 0.221mg 0.073mg 16%
Fiber 5.6g 1.5g 16%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 1.02mg 15%
Calories 426kcal 129kcal 15%
Monounsaturated fat 7.997g 2.173g 15%
Iron 1.91mg 0.76mg 14%
Phosphorus 191mg 94mg 14%
Magnesium 72mg 24mg 11%
Starch 30.36g 2.53g 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg 8%
Cholesterol 2mg 26mg 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg 7%
Sodium 571mg 402mg 7%
Zinc 1.38mg 0.74mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 3.02g 6%
Protein 7.14g 9.76g 5%
Choline 17.6mg 37.4mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.11µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.5mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.055mg 3%
Folate 23µg 16µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.243mg 2%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 13.6µg 1%
Fructose 0.02g 0.54g 1%
Potassium 193mg 218mg 1%
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 2.757mg 1%
Net carbs 53.49g 5.37g N/A
Calcium 20mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 21.43g 3.03g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g 0.034g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.118mg 0%
Threonine 0.2mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.431mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0.775mg 0%
Lysine 0.208mg 0.449mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.24mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0.47mg 0%
Histidine 0.192mg 0.265mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g 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 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Kung Pao 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)
23%
Kung Pao chicken
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
29%
Kung Pao 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 - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken contains less Sodium (difference - 169mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao chicken is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kung Pao chicken
Kung Pao 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. Kung Pao chicken - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167676/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.