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

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Important differences between Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and Rice cakes

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have more Selenium, and Vitamin B1, however, Rice cakes are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Copper, and Vitamin B5.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for Manganese is 176% more.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 8 times more Saturated Fat than Rice cakes. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 5.357g of Saturated Fat, while Rice cakes contain 0.64g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, shrimp cracker and Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +67.5%
Contains more Selenium +101.8%
Contains more Magnesium +109.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +81.2%
Contains more Copper +71.9%
Contains more Manganese +188.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 72% 52% 82% 18% 75% 38% 74% 280% 181%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 43% 108% 163% 27% 16% 69% 127% 807% 90%
Contains more Calcium +81.8%
Contains more Iron +67.5%
Contains more Selenium +101.8%
Contains more Magnesium +109.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +99%
Contains more Potassium +54.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.7%
Contains more Zinc +81.2%
Contains more Copper +71.9%
Contains more Manganese +188.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.4%
Equal in Folate - 21
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 66% 0% 0% 67% 21% 50% 20% 50% 18% 3% 32%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 16% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +261.4%
Equal in Folate - 21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +410.3%
Contains more Water +130.5%
Contains more Other +54%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Carbs +35.6%
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
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +410.3%
Contains more Water +130.5%
Contains more Other +54%
Contains more Protein +26.1%
Contains more Carbs +35.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
31% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: 5.357 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.971 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.64 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.11 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +620.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +257.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%

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) Rice cakes
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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) Rice cakes Opinion
Net carbs 53.49g 76.3g Rice cakes
Protein 7.14g 9g Rice cakes
Fats 17.86g 3.5g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 59.09g 80.1g Rice cakes
Calories 426kcal 380kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 21.43g Rice cakes
Fiber 5.6g 3.8g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 11mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 1.91mg 1.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 72mg 151mg Rice cakes
Phosphorus 191mg 380mg Rice cakes
Potassium 193mg 299mg Rice cakes
Sodium 571mg 116mg Rice cakes
Zinc 1.38mg 2.5mg Rice cakes
Copper 0.221mg 0.38mg Rice cakes
Manganese 2.14mg 6.18mg Rice cakes
Selenium 33.1µg 16.4µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin E 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.056mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.103mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 8.096mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.16mg Rice cakes
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.13mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 23µg 21µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin K 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.125mg Rice cakes
Threonine 0.2mg 0.34mg Rice cakes
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.358mg Rice cakes
Leucine 0.489mg 0.638mg Rice cakes
Lysine 0.208mg 0.414mg Rice cakes
Methionine 0.126mg 0.152mg Rice cakes
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.399mg Rice cakes
Valine 0.306mg 0.489mg Rice cakes
Histidine 0.192mg 0.218mg Rice cakes
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Rice cakes
Trans Fat 0.066g Rice cakes
Saturated Fat 5.357g 0.64g Rice cakes
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 1.11g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 1.11g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Rice cakes
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
25%
Rice cakes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
145%
Rice cakes

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) 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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/nutrients

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

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