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

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

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin E , Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, yet Taquitos are richer in Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for Manganese is 76% higher.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 3 times more Magnesium than Taquitos. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 72mg of Magnesium, while Taquitos have 24mg.
  • Taquitos contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Snacks, shrimp cracker and Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Copper +121%
Contains more Manganese +453%
Contains more Selenium +98.2%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
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 32% 93% 18% 57% 14% 60% 20% 34% 51% 92%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +44.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.5%
Contains more Zinc +94.4%
Contains more Copper +121%
Contains more Manganese +453%
Contains more Selenium +98.2%
Contains more Calcium +420%
Contains more Iron +29.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%

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 E +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.8%
Contains more Folate +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +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% 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 13% 23% 3% 0% 83% 64% 73% 29% 33% 51% 23% 43%
Contains more Vitamin E +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.8%
Contains more Folate +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +32%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Carbs +75.7%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Water +214.3%
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% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Fats +42.4%
Contains more Carbs +75.7%
Contains more Other +22.9%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Water +214.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.235
31% 46% 23%
Saturated Fat: 5.357 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.971 g
20% 42% 37%
Saturated Fat: 2.31 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.235 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 4.235

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +7033.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +500%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 29.62
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
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +7033.3%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +500%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 29.62

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Taquitos Opinion
Net carbs 53.49g 30.73g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 7.14g 9.21g Taquitos
Fats 17.86g 12.54g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 59.09g 33.63g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calories 426kcal 284kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Starch 30.36g 29.62g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0.02g 0.12g Taquitos
Sugar 21.43g 1.3g Taquitos
Fiber 5.6g 2.9g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 20mg 104mg Taquitos
Iron 1.91mg 2.47mg Taquitos
Magnesium 72mg 24mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 191mg 132mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Potassium 193mg 155mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 571mg 453mg Taquitos
Zinc 1.38mg 0.71mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.221mg 0.1mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 2.14mg 0.387mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg 16.7µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin A 0IU 206IU Taquitos
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 30µg Taquitos
Vitamin E 3.28mg 1.13mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Taquitos
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taquitos
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.331mg Taquitos
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.277mg Taquitos
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 3.85mg Taquitos
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.481mg Taquitos
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 23µg 68µg Taquitos
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.18µg Taquitos
Vitamin K 12.8µg 16.9µg Taquitos
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.1mg Taquitos
Threonine 0.2mg 0.269mg Taquitos
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.358mg Taquitos
Leucine 0.489mg 0.717mg Taquitos
Lysine 0.208mg 0.468mg Taquitos
Methionine 0.126mg 0.189mg Taquitos
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.418mg Taquitos
Valine 0.306mg 0.428mg Taquitos
Histidine 0.192mg 0.249mg Taquitos
Cholesterol 2mg 13mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.071g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Saturated Fat 5.357g 2.31g Taquitos
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 4.835g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 4.235g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g Taquitos
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g Taquitos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Taquitos

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Taquitos
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)
36%
Taquitos
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
46%
Taquitos

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/nutrients

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

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