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

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Differences between prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and shrimp

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are higher in manganese, fiber, iron, and vitamin B1; however, shrimp is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, choline, and phosphorus.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for manganese is 91% higher.
  • Shrimp has less saturated Fat.
  • Shrimp has a lower glycemic index (50) than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) (74).

The food types used in this comparison are Snacks, shrimp cracker and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen).

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 27% 15% 12% 86% 44% 131% 124% 6.4% 270%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.5%
Contains more IronIron +496.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4267.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +49.5%

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%
Shrimp
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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% 18% 44% 3% 8% 5.5% 50% 31% 56% 208% 1% 18% 74%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +279.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +8200%
Contains more CholineCholine +669.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.678mg
~equal in Folate ~24µg

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
Shrimp
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23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +950.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3787.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +219%
Contains more WaterWater +426.2%
~equal in Other ~2.44g

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
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35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.59 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2115.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +573.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Shrimp Opinion
Calories 426kcal 119kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 7.14g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 17.86g 1.7g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Net carbs 53.49g 1.52g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 59.09g 1.52g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 2mg 211mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Shrimp
Magnesium 72mg 37mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 91mg Shrimp
Potassium 193mg 170mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 1.91mg 0.32mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 21.43g 0g Shrimp
Fiber 5.6g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.221mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Zinc 1.38mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Starch 30.36g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 191mg 306mg Shrimp
Sodium 571mg 947mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin A 0IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A 0µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 3.28mg 2.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Manganese 2.14mg 0.049mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.032mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.024mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 12.8µg 0.4µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 23µg 24µg Shrimp
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.035g Shrimp
Choline 17.6mg 135.4mg Shrimp
Saturated Fat 5.357g 0.521g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 0.361g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 0.59g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.2mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 0.489mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 0.208mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.126mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.306mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.192mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Fructose 0.02g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.012g Shrimp

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Shrimp
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)
40%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 209mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is cheaper (difference - $7)
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. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/nutrients

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

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