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

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A recap on differences between Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and Potato sticks

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have more Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Potato sticks are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) covers your daily Manganese needs 75% more than Potato sticks.
  • Potato sticks contain 4 times less Selenium than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 33.1µg of Selenium, while Potato sticks contain 8.1µg.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, shrimp cracker and Snacks, potato sticks.

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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 46% 5.4% 109% 85% 105% 27% 74% 83% 55% 44%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +39.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +405.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +308.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +540.9%
Contains more IronIron +18.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.5%
~equal in Calcium ~18mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~172mg

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 158% 0% 182% 0% 24% 27% 90% 24% 74% 0% 55% 30% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +177.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +81.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +72.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +73.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +98.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
7% 34% 53% 2% 3%
Protein: 6.7 g
Fats: 34.4 g
Carbs: 53.3 g
Water: 2.2 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +518.2%
Contains more FatsFats +92.6%
Contains more OtherOther +47.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.7g
~equal in Carbs ~53.3g

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
27% 19% 54%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.88 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 17.9 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +350.8%

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 sticks
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Potato sticks Opinion
Calories 426kcal 522kcal Potato sticks
Protein 7.14g 6.7g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 17.86g 34.4g Potato sticks
Vitamin C 0mg 47.3mg Potato sticks
Net carbs 53.49g 49.9g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 59.09g 53.3g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Potato sticks
Magnesium 72mg 64mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 18mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Potassium 193mg 1237mg Potato sticks
Iron 1.91mg 2.27mg Potato sticks
Sugar 21.43g 0.22g Potato sticks
Fiber 5.6g 3.4g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.221mg 0.315mg Potato sticks
Zinc 1.38mg 0.99mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 191mg 172mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 571mg 633mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin E 3.28mg 9.11mg Potato sticks
Manganese 2.14mg 0.423mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg 8.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.096mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.116mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 4.785mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.403mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.32mg Potato sticks
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 12.8µg 22.1µg Potato sticks
Folate 23µg 40µg Potato sticks
Trans Fat 0.066g Potato sticks
Choline 17.6mg 34.9mg Potato sticks
Saturated Fat 5.357g 8.88g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 6.16g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 17.9g Potato sticks
Tryptophan 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.489mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lysine 0.208mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Methionine 0.126mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
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) Potato sticks
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)
53%
Potato sticks
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
63%
Potato sticks

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.523g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.21g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato sticks
Potato sticks is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168854/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.