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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 from 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.

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% 78% 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 Opinion
Calories 426kcal 129kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 7.14g 9.76g Kung Pao chicken
Fats 17.86g 6.98g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin C 0mg 7.1mg Kung Pao chicken
Net carbs 53.49g 5.37g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 59.09g 6.87g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 2mg 26mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 72mg 24mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 20mg
Potassium 193mg 218mg Kung Pao chicken
Iron 1.91mg 0.76mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 21.43g 3.03g Kung Pao chicken
Fiber 5.6g 1.5g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.221mg 0.073mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 1.38mg 0.74mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g 2.53g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 191mg 94mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 571mg 402mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0IU 1299IU Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin A 0µg 65µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin E 3.28mg 1.02mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 2.14mg 0.256mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg 8.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.032mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.055mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 2.757mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.5mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.243mg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.11µg Kung Pao chicken
Vitamin K 12.8µg 13.6µg Kung Pao chicken
Folate 23µg 16µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.034g Kung Pao chicken
Choline 17.6mg 37.4mg Kung Pao chicken
Saturated Fat 5.357g 1.352g Kung Pao chicken
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 2.173g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 3.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.118mg Kung Pao chicken
Threonine 0.2mg 0.407mg Kung Pao chicken
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.431mg Kung Pao chicken
Leucine 0.489mg 0.775mg Kung Pao chicken
Lysine 0.208mg 0.449mg Kung Pao chicken
Methionine 0.126mg 0.24mg Kung Pao chicken
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.402mg Kung Pao chicken
Valine 0.306mg 0.47mg Kung Pao chicken
Histidine 0.192mg 0.265mg Kung Pao chicken
Fructose 0.02g 0.54g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.003g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - ALA 0.244g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Kung Pao chicken
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.688g Kung Pao chicken

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)
28%
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.