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

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What are the main differences between prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) and tortilla chips?

  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in manganese, selenium, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, yet tortilla chips are richer in vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin K.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for manganese is 76% higher.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 8 times more selenium than tortilla chips. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 33.1µg of selenium, while tortilla chips have 4.4µg.
  • Tortilla chips contain less saturated fat.

We used Snacks, shrimp cracker and Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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.
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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +451.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +652.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +430%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
~equal in Potassium ~182mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.38mg

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 0% 0% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~3.53mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.297mg

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% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +415.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28.3%
Contains more FatsFats +15.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.7%
~equal in Protein ~7.1g

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
15% 29% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.2%

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
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2643.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +106%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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) Tortilla chips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Tortilla chips DV% diff.
Manganese 2.14mg 0.388mg 76%
Selenium 33.1µg 4.4µg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 10.769g 45%
Copper 0.221mg 0.097mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.36µg 14%
Starch 30.36g 62.53g 13%
Saturated fat 5.357g 2.811g 12%
Sodium 571mg 328mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 0.838mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.14mg 10%
Calcium 20mg 106mg 9%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 20.9µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 7.997g 5.664g 6%
Iron 1.91mg 1.52mg 5%
Phosphorus 191mg 225mg 5%
Fats 17.86g 20.68g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.179mg 3%
Magnesium 72mg 84mg 3%
Carbs 59.09g 67.78g 3%
Folate 23µg 12µg 3%
Calories 426kcal 472kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.07mg 2%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 3.53mg 2%
Fiber 5.6g 5.4g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg 1%
Protein 7.14g 7.1g 0%
Net carbs 53.49g 62.38g N/A
Potassium 193mg 182mg 0%
Sugar 21.43g 0.78g N/A
Zinc 1.38mg 1.38mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.297mg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g 0.812g N/A
Choline 17.6mg 19.4mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Tortilla chips
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)
24%
Tortilla chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
45%
Tortilla chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/nutrients

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

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