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

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What are the main differences between taquitos and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)?

  • Taquitos are richer in vitamin B2 and folate, yet prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in manganese, selenium, vitamin E, copper, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for manganese is 76% higher.
  • Taquitos have 3 times more vitamin B2 than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Taquitos have 0.277mg of vitamin B2, while prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 0.091mg.
  • Taquitos contain less saturated fat.
  • Taquitos have a lower glycemic index than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips).

We used Taquitos, frozen, chicken and cheese, oven-heated and Snacks, shrimp cracker types in this comparison.

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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 17% 31% 14% 93% 33% 19% 57% 59% 50% 91%
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 +420%
Contains more IronIron +29.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +121%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +453%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +98.2%

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% 10% 23% 1.5% 83% 64% 72% 29% 32% 23% 42% 51% 8.7%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +49.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +32%
Contains more FolateFolate +195.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +54.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +10.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 13% 34% 43% 2%
Protein: 9.21 g
Fats: 12.54 g
Carbs: 33.63 g
Water: 42.74 g
Other: 1.88 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 +29%
Contains more WaterWater +214.3%
Contains more FatsFats +42.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +75.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 42% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.31 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.235 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 -56.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +65.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~3.971g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
96% 3%
Starch: 29.62 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.09 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.78 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 +500%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +7033.3%
~equal in Starch ~30.36g
~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.
Taquitos Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taquitos Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Manganese 0.387mg 2.14mg 76%
Selenium 16.7µg 33.1µg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.277mg 0.091mg 14%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 3.28mg 14%
Saturated fat 2.31g 5.357g 14%
Copper 0.1mg 0.221mg 13%
Folate 68µg 23µg 11%
Fiber 2.9g 5.6g 11%
Magnesium 24mg 72mg 11%
Calcium 104mg 20mg 8%
Fats 12.54g 17.86g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 7.997g 8%
Carbs 33.63g 59.09g 8%
Phosphorus 132mg 191mg 8%
Vitamin B3 3.85mg 2.631mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.18µg 0.02µg 7%
Iron 2.47mg 1.91mg 7%
Calories 284kcal 426kcal 7%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.38mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.14mg 0.216mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.331mg 0.264mg 6%
Sodium 453mg 571mg 5%
Cholesterol 13mg 2mg 4%
Protein 9.21g 7.14g 4%
Vitamin K 16.9µg 12.8µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.321mg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 0µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.235g 3.971g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Potassium 155mg 193mg 1%
Net carbs 30.73g 53.49g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 1.3g 21.43g N/A
Starch 29.62g 30.36g 0%
Trans fat 0.071g 0.066g N/A
Choline 15.9mg 17.6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.1mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.269mg 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.358mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.717mg 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.468mg 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.189mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.418mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.428mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.249mg 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0.12g 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.593g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.591g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taquitos 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
34%
Taquitos
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Taquitos
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taquitos
Taquitos contains less Sodium (difference - 118mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taquitos
Taquitos is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taquitos
Taquitos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is relatively richer in minerals
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. Taquitos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169771/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.