Shrimp vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between shrimp and potato chips
- Shrimp has more phosphorus, copper, and zinc; however, potato chips are richer in potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium.
- Shrimp's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 63% more.
- Shrimp contains 3 times more calcium than potato chips. Shrimp contains 70mg of calcium, while potato chips contain 24mg.
- Potato chips contain less cholesterol.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Crustaceans, shrimp, cooked (not previously frozen) and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 | +191.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +23.9% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +50.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +71.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +392.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +219.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1233.3% |
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.079g | 12.17g | 81% |
Cholesterol | 189mg | 0mg | 63% |
Vitamin E | 9.11mg | 61% | |
Fats | 0.28g | 34.6g | 53% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 51% | |
Saturated fat | 0.056g | 10.96g | 50% |
Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 35% | |
Protein | 23.98g | 7g | 34% |
Potassium | 259mg | 1275mg | 30% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.048g | 9.84g | 24% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 24% | |
Histidine | 153mg | 22% | |
Calories | 99kcal | 536kcal | 22% |
Fiber | 4.8g | 19% | |
Carbs | 0.2g | 52.9g | 18% |
Manganese | 0.033mg | 0.44mg | 18% |
Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 15% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 15% | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 14% | |
Iron | 0.51mg | 1.63mg | 14% |
Folate | 45µg | 11% | |
Phosphorus | 237mg | 165mg | 10% |
Copper | 0.379mg | 0.306mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 8% | |
Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
Magnesium | 39mg | 67mg | 7% |
Calcium | 70mg | 24mg | 5% |
Zinc | 1.64mg | 1.09mg | 5% |
Sodium | 111mg | 8mg | 4% |
Net carbs | 0.2g | 48.1g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.22g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0.002g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.253mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.419mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.424mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.31mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.392mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.98 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
0.2 g
Water:
74.33 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +242.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +3812.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +12257.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26350% |
Contains more OtherOther | +197.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.056 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.048 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.079 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20400% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15305.1% |