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.
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.
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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.1 g
Fats:
3.5 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.3 g
Other:
4.9 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.75 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.22 g
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% |