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

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Important differences between pretzels and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Pretzels have more folate; however, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in selenium, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
  • Pretzels' daily need coverage for sodium is 50% more.
  • Pretzels contain 4 times more folate than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Pretzels contain 83µg of folate, while prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 23µg.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, pretzels, hard, plain, made with unenriched flour, salted and Snacks, shrimp cracker.

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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 25% 11% 13% 63% 88% 23% 48% 224% 233% 32%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +105.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.2%
Contains more IronIron +14.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +62.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +470.7%

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.
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% 0% 0% 45% 23% 36% 17% 27% 0% 0% 62% 0%
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%
Contains more FolateFolate +260.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +37%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.091mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 79% 3% 5%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.3 g
Other: 4.9 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34%
Contains more OtherOther +112.1%
Contains more FatsFats +410.3%
Contains more WaterWater +312.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 41% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.22 g
31% 46% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.357 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.997 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.971 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +488%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +225.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pretzels Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pretzels Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Sodium 1715mg 571mg 50%
Selenium 5.8µg 33.1µg 50%
Fats 3.5g 17.86g 22%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.75g 5.357g 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.22g 3.971g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.36g 7.997g 17%
Manganese 1.789mg 2.14mg 15%
Folate 83µg 23µg 15%
Starch 30.36g 12%
Phosphorus 113mg 191mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 5.6g 11%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 11%
Magnesium 35mg 72mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.216mg 8%
Carbs 79.2g 59.09g 7%
Vitamin B1 0.18mg 0.264mg 7%
Copper 0.264mg 0.221mg 5%
Zinc 0.85mg 1.38mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.92mg 2.631mg 4%
Protein 9.1g 7.14g 4%
Iron 1.67mg 1.91mg 3%
Choline 17.6mg 3%
Calories 381kcal 426kcal 2%
Calcium 36mg 20mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 0.321mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.091mg 1%
Potassium 146mg 193mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 76.4g 53.49g N/A
Sugar 21.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.109mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.259mg 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.345mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.636mg 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.221mg 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.164mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.453mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.392mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pretzels Prawn crackers (Shrimp 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
16%
Pretzels
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Pretzels
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pretzels
Pretzels is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.607g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contains less Sodium (difference - 1144mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Pretzels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170650/nutrients
  2. Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173160/nutrients

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

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