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

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What are the differences between Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and Tamale?

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Fiber, yet Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for Manganese is 85% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tamale is lower.

We used Snacks, shrimp cracker and Tamales (Navajo) types in this article.

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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%
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1129.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +451.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.2%
~equal in Zinc ~1.48mg

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%
Tamale
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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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +428%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2600%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.7%
Contains more FatsFats +191.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.1%
Contains more OtherOther +67.4%
Contains more WaterWater +400.7%

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
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +477.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -55.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 41%
Starch: 30.36 g
Sucrose: 21.4 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.02 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Tamale
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +147.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5250%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +750%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Tamale Opinion
Calories 426kcal 153kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 7.14g 6.28g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 17.86g 6.12g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Tamale
Net carbs 53.49g 15.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 59.09g 18.12g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 2mg 17mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 72mg 22mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 29mg Tamale
Potassium 193mg 131mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 1.91mg 1.22mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 21.43g 0.99g Tamale
Fiber 5.6g 3.1g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.221mg 0.063mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 1.38mg 1.48mg Tamale
Starch 30.36g 12.27g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 191mg 99mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 571mg 427mg Tamale
Vitamin E 3.28mg 0mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 2.14mg 0.174mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg 6µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.05mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.08mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 1.59mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.205mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.143mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 23µg 15µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.066g Tamale
Choline 17.6mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Saturated Fat 5.357g 2.396g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 2.739g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 0.688g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.052mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.2mg 0.239mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.271mg Tamale
Leucine 0.489mg 0.568mg Tamale
Lysine 0.208mg 0.427mg Tamale
Methionine 0.126mg 0.15mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.275mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.306mg 0.318mg Tamale
Histidine 0.192mg 0.196mg Tamale
Fructose 0.02g 0.17g Tamale
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Tamale
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)
15%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.961g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.