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

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Important differences between rice cakes and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Rice cakes have more manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, and vitamin B5; however, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
  • Rice cakes' daily need coverage for manganese is 176% more.
  • Rice cakes contain 4 times more vitamin B5 than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Rice cakes contain 1.16mg of vitamin B5, while prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain 0.321mg.
  • Rice cakes contain less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat 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 108% 3.3% 26% 43% 127% 68% 163% 15% 806% 89%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +109.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +71.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +188.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.8%
Contains more IronIron +67.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.8%

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% 14% 24% 152% 70% 30% 0% 0% 16% 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 Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +66.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~23µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 80% 6%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 80.1 g
Water: 5.9 g
Other: 1.5 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 +26.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.6%
Contains more FatsFats +410.3%
Contains more WaterWater +130.5%
Contains more OtherOther +54%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 39% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.64 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.11 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.11 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 -88.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +620.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +257.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rice cakes Prawn crackers (Shrimp 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 vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice cakes Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Manganese 6.18mg 2.14mg 176%
Vitamin B3 8.096mg 2.631mg 34%
Selenium 16.4µg 33.1µg 30%
Phosphorus 380mg 191mg 27%
Fats 3.5g 17.86g 22%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 22%
Saturated fat 0.64g 5.357g 21%
Sodium 116mg 571mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.11g 3.971g 19%
Magnesium 151mg 72mg 19%
Copper 0.38mg 0.221mg 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.11g 7.997g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.264mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.16mg 0.321mg 17%
Starch 30.36g 12%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 11%
Zinc 2.5mg 1.38mg 10%
Iron 1.14mg 1.91mg 10%
Fiber 3.8g 5.6g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.216mg 7%
Carbs 80.1g 59.09g 7%
Protein 9g 7.14g 4%
Choline 17.6mg 3%
Potassium 299mg 193mg 3%
Calories 380kcal 426kcal 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.091mg 1%
Folate 21µg 23µg 1%
Calcium 11mg 20mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 76.3g 53.49g N/A
Sugar 21.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.34mg 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.638mg 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.414mg 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.152mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.399mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.489mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.218mg 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
Rice cakes 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
23%
Rice cakes
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
145%
Rice cakes
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes contains less Sodium (difference - 455mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice cakes
Rice cakes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Rice cakes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167967/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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