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

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The main differences between Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and Popcorn

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have more Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin E, however, Popcorn have more Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is 60% higher.
  • Popcorn has 71 times less Sodium than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 571mg of Sodium, while Popcorn has 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, shrimp cracker and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped.

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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 103% 2.1% 29% 120% 87% 84% 153% 1% 145% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +185.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more IronIron +67%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +123.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%

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 0% 12% 5.8% 0% 26% 19% 43% 31% 36% 0% 3% 23% 12%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1031%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +20.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.083mg

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% 5% 78% 3%
Protein: 12.94 g
Fats: 4.54 g
Carbs: 77.78 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +293.4%
Contains more WaterWater +309.6%
Contains more OtherOther +62.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.6%

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
16% 24% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.637 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.95 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.318 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +741.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.1%

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%
Starch: 54.4 g
Sucrose: 0.72 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2872.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +79.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +250%
~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) Popcorn
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Popcorn Opinion
Calories 426kcal 387kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 7.14g 12.94g Popcorn
Fats 17.86g 4.54g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Net carbs 53.49g 63.28g Popcorn
Carbs 59.09g 77.78g Popcorn
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Popcorn
Magnesium 72mg 144mg Popcorn
Calcium 20mg 7mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Potassium 193mg 329mg Popcorn
Iron 1.91mg 3.19mg Popcorn
Sugar 21.43g 0.87g Popcorn
Fiber 5.6g 14.5g Popcorn
Copper 0.221mg 0.262mg Popcorn
Zinc 1.38mg 3.08mg Popcorn
Starch 30.36g 54.4g Popcorn
Phosphorus 191mg 358mg Popcorn
Sodium 571mg 8mg Popcorn
Vitamin A 0IU 196IU Popcorn
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg Popcorn
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.29mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 2.14mg 1.113mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg 0µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.104mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.083mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 2.308mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.51mg Popcorn
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.157mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 12.8µg 1.2µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 23µg 31µg Popcorn
Trans Fat 0.066g Popcorn
Choline 17.6mg 21.2mg Popcorn
Saturated Fat 5.357g 0.637g Popcorn
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 0.95g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 2.318g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.085mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.2mg 0.452mg Popcorn
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.431mg Popcorn
Leucine 0.489mg 1.473mg Popcorn
Lysine 0.208mg 0.338mg Popcorn
Methionine 0.126mg 0.252mg Popcorn
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.59mg Popcorn
Valine 0.306mg 0.607mg Popcorn
Histidine 0.192mg 0.367mg Popcorn
Fructose 0.02g 0.07g Popcorn
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Popcorn
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)
16%
Popcorn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
72%
Popcorn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Popcorn
Popcorn contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popcorn
Popcorn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Popcorn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167959/nutrients

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

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