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

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What are the differences between Tamale and Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)?

  • Tamale is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Fiber.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for Manganese is 85% more.
  • Tamale has 27 times more Vitamin B12 than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While Tamale has 0.54µg of Vitamin B12, Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have only 0.02µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Tamale is lower.

We used Tamales (Navajo) and Snacks, shrimp cracker types in this article.

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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.
Tamale
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 8.7% 12% 46% 21% 40% 42% 56% 23% 33%
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 +45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +227.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.3%
Contains more IronIron +56.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +250.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1129.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +451.7%
~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.
Tamale
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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 5.7% 0% 0% 0% 13% 18% 30% 12% 33% 68% 0% 11% 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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +428%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +56.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +51%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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6% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 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 WaterWater +400.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.7%
Contains more FatsFats +191.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.1%
Contains more OtherOther +67.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.688 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 -55.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +477.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tamale
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92% 3%
Starch: 12.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.21 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.22 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +750%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +147.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +5250%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Tamale Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Tamale Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Calories 153kcal 426kcal Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Protein 6.28g 7.14g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 6.12g 17.86g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Tamale
Net carbs 15.02g 53.49g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Carbs 18.12g 59.09g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Cholesterol 17mg 2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Magnesium 22mg 72mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Calcium 29mg 20mg Tamale
Potassium 131mg 193mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 1.22mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 0.99g 21.43g Tamale
Fiber 3.1g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.063mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 1.48mg 1.38mg Tamale
Starch 12.27g 30.36g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phosphorus 99mg 191mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sodium 427mg 571mg Tamale
Vitamin E 0mg 3.28mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Manganese 0.174mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 6µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.091mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 1.59mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.205mg 0.321mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B6 0.143mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.54µg 0.02µg Tamale
Vitamin K 12.8µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Folate 15µg 23µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.066g Tamale
Choline 17.6mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Saturated Fat 2.396g 5.357g Tamale
Monounsaturated Fat 2.739g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.688g 3.971g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.239mg 0.2mg Tamale
Isoleucine 0.271mg 0.242mg Tamale
Leucine 0.568mg 0.489mg Tamale
Lysine 0.427mg 0.208mg Tamale
Methionine 0.15mg 0.126mg Tamale
Phenylalanine 0.275mg 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.318mg 0.306mg Tamale
Histidine 0.196mg 0.192mg Tamale
Fructose 0.17g 0.02g Tamale
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tamale 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
15%
Tamale
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Tamale
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamale
Tamale contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tamale
Tamale is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.961g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
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 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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.

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