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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% 0.24% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 426kcal 472kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.14g 7.1g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 17.86g 20.68g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 53.49g 62.38g Tortilla chips
Carbs 59.09g 67.78g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 72mg 84mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 20mg 106mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 193mg 182mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 1.91mg 1.52mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 21.43g 0.78g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.6g 5.4g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.221mg 0.097mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 1.38mg 1.38mg
Starch 30.36g 62.53g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 191mg 225mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 571mg 328mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.28mg 3.53mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 2.14mg 0.388mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 33.1µg 4.4µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.264mg 0.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.091mg 0.07mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 2.631mg 0.838mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 0.297mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.179mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0.36µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 12.8µg 20.9µg Tortilla chips
Folate 23µg 12µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.066g 0.812g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Choline 17.6mg 19.4mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 5.357g 2.811g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 7.997g 5.664g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 3.971g 10.769g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.489mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lysine 0.208mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Methionine 0.126mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0.02g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.