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

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Differences between Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and Pork skins

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are higher in Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Pork skins are richer in Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for Manganese is 90% higher.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, shrimp cracker and Snacks, pork skins, plain.

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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 7.9% 9% 11% 33% 31% 15% 36% 237% 9% 224%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +554.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52%
Contains more IronIron +117%
Contains more CopperCopper +135.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3001.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +23.9%

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 1.7% 2.4% 11% 0% 25% 65% 29% 26% 5.3% 80% 0% 0% 90%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +518.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +839.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3100%
Contains more CholineCholine +834.7%
~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
61% 31% 2% 6%
Protein: 61.3 g
Fats: 31.3 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 1.8 g
Other: 5.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +655.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +758.5%
Contains more FatsFats +75.3%
Contains more OtherOther +142.4%

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
38% 50% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.37 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.64 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +84.8%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.64g

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) Pork skins
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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) Pork skins Opinion
Calories 426kcal 544kcal Pork skins
Protein 7.14g 61.3g Pork skins
Fats 17.86g 31.3g Pork skins
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Pork skins
Net carbs 53.49g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 59.09g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 2mg 95mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 72mg 11mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 30mg Pork skins
Potassium 193mg 127mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 1.91mg 0.88mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 21.43g 0g Pork skins
Fiber 5.6g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.221mg 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 1.38mg 0.56mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 191mg 85mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 571mg 1818mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Pork skins
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 12µg Pork skins
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0.53mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 2.14mg 0.069mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg 41µg Pork skins
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.099mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.283mg Pork skins
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 1.549mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.43mg Pork skins
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.023mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.64µg Pork skins
Vitamin K 12.8µg 0µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 23µg 0µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.066g Pork skins
Choline 17.6mg 164.5mg Pork skins
Saturated Fat 5.357g 11.37g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 14.78g Pork skins
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 3.64g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.118mg Pork skins
Threonine 0.2mg 1.823mg Pork skins
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.382mg Pork skins
Leucine 0.489mg 3.322mg Pork skins
Lysine 0.208mg 2.783mg Pork skins
Methionine 0.126mg 0.48mg Pork skins
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 1.94mg Pork skins
Valine 0.306mg 2.421mg Pork skins
Histidine 0.192mg 0.725mg Pork skins
Fructose 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
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) Pork skins
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)
26%
Pork skins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
61%
Pork skins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contains less Sodium (difference - 1247mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.013g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork skins
Pork skins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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. Pork skins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167961/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.