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

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The main differences between prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and potato salad

  • Potato salad contains less manganese, selenium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, and copper than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips).
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is 89% higher.
  • Potato salad has 8 times less selenium than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 33.1µg of selenium, while potato salad has 4.1µg.
  • Potato salad is lower in saturated fat.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have a higher glycemic index than potato salad.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, shrimp cracker and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 11% 5.7% 22% 24% 39% 8.5% 22% 69% 13% 22%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +380%
Contains more IronIron +193.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +87.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +345.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2018.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +707.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.6%
~equal in Calcium ~19mg
~equal in Sodium ~529mg

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 33% 11% 0% 0% 19% 14% 17% 32% 33% 0% 0% 5.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +195.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +228.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.4%
~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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +166.4%
Contains more FatsFats +117.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +429%
Contains more OtherOther +18.5%
Contains more WaterWater +458.8%

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
19% 32% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.429 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.737 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +222.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.737g

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) Potato salad
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Potato salad DV% diff.
Manganese 2.14mg 0.101mg 89%
Selenium 33.1µg 4.1µg 53%
Cholesterol 2mg 68mg 22%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 22%
Phosphorus 191mg 52mg 20%
Saturated fat 5.357g 1.429g 18%
Fiber 5.6g 1.3g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.077mg 16%
Carbs 59.09g 11.17g 16%
Iron 1.91mg 0.65mg 16%
Fats 17.86g 8.2g 15%
Calories 426kcal 143kcal 14%
Magnesium 72mg 15mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 7.997g 2.48g 14%
Starch 30.36g 12%
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 0.89mg 11%
Copper 0.221mg 0.118mg 11%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Zinc 1.38mg 0.31mg 10%
Protein 7.14g 2.68g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.141mg 6%
Folate 23µg 7µg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 32µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.534mg 4%
Choline 17.6mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 3.737g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.06mg 2%
Sodium 571mg 529mg 2%
Potassium 193mg 254mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 53.49g 9.87g N/A
Calcium 20mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 21.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.2mg 0.116mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.141mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0.202mg 0%
Lysine 0.208mg 0.171mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0.066mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.192mg 0.062mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Potato salad
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)
13%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
24%
Potato salad

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 - 66mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato salad
Potato salad contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.928g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.