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

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What are the differences between prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and plantain chips?

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, yet plantain chips are higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for manganese is 81% more.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 83 times more selenium than plantain chips. While prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 33.1µg of selenium, plantain chips have only 0.4µg.
  • The amount of sodium in plantain chips is lower.
  • The glycemic index of plantain chips is lower.

We used Snacks, shrimp cracker and Snacks, plantain chips, salted 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 51% 2.7% 69% 36% 66% 10% 33% 26% 36% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +122.2%
Contains more IronIron +96.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +273%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +675.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +307.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~71mg

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 107% 23% 101% 0% 16% 9.2% 15% 66% 106% 0% 72% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +306.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +242.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +113%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +123.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.2%
~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
2% 30% 64% 2% 2%
Protein: 2.28 g
Fats: 29.59 g
Carbs: 63.84 g
Water: 2.09 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +213.2%
Contains more WaterWater +550.7%
Contains more FatsFats +65.7%
~equal in Carbs ~63.84g
~equal in Other ~2.2g

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
32% 22% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.337 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.632 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 11.739 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +42%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +195.6%

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
98% 2%
Starch: 50.8 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2226.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +67.3%
~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) Plantain chips
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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) Plantain chips DV% diff.
Manganese 2.14mg 0.276mg 81%
Selenium 33.1µg 0.4µg 59%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 11.739g 52%
Vitamin C 0mg 32.1mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.46mg 19%
Fats 17.86g 29.59g 18%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.065mg 17%
Potassium 193mg 786mg 17%
Sodium 571mg 202mg 16%
Phosphorus 191mg 78mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.1mg 16%
Saturated fat 5.357g 8.337g 14%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 28.6µg 13%
Iron 1.91mg 0.97mg 12%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 5.04mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 0.802mg 11%
Protein 7.14g 2.28g 10%
Zinc 1.38mg 0.37mg 9%
Fiber 5.6g 3.5g 8%
Starch 30.36g 50.8g 8%
Vitamin A 0µg 69µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 7.997g 5.632g 6%
Calories 426kcal 531kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.04mg 4%
Copper 0.221mg 0.198mg 3%
Folate 23µg 35µg 3%
Choline 17.6mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 59.09g 63.84g 2%
Calcium 20mg 9mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 53.49g 60.34g N/A
Magnesium 72mg 71mg 0%
Sugar 21.43g 0.92g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g 0.185g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.028g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.078g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Plantain chips
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)
42%
Plantain chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
33%
Plantain chips

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 Saturated fat?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.98g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain chips
Plantain chips is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Plantain chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173142/nutrients

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

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