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

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

  • Tortilla chips are richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, and Vitamin K, yet Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)' daily need coverage for Manganese is 76% higher.
  • Tortilla chips have 18 times more Vitamin B12 than Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). Tortilla chips have 0.36µg of Vitamin B12, while Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 0.02µg.
  • Tortilla chips contain less Sodium.

We used Snacks, tortilla chips, plain, white corn, salted 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 60% 32% 16% 57% 32% 38% 96% 43% 51% 24%
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 +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +430%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.6%
Contains more IronIron +25.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +127.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +451.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +652.3%
~equal in Potassium ~193mg
~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.
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% 0.24% 71% 0% 35% 16% 16% 18% 41% 45% 52% 9% 11%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +1700%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +214%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~3.28mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.321mg
~equal in Choline ~17.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 21% 68% 3% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 20.68 g
Carbs: 67.78 g
Water: 2.64 g
Other: 1.8 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 FatsFats +15.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.7%
Contains more WaterWater +415.2%
Contains more OtherOther +28.3%
~equal in Protein ~7.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 29% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.664 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.769 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 -47.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +171.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +41.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Starch: 62.53 g
Sucrose: 0.78 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +106%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2643.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Tortilla chips 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 minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tortilla chips Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) Opinion
Calories 472kcal 426kcal Tortilla chips
Protein 7.1g 7.14g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fats 20.68g 17.86g Tortilla chips
Net carbs 62.38g 53.49g Tortilla chips
Carbs 67.78g 59.09g Tortilla chips
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Tortilla chips
Magnesium 84mg 72mg Tortilla chips
Calcium 106mg 20mg Tortilla chips
Potassium 182mg 193mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Iron 1.52mg 1.91mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Sugar 0.78g 21.43g Tortilla chips
Fiber 5.4g 5.6g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Copper 0.097mg 0.221mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Zinc 1.38mg 1.38mg
Starch 62.53g 30.36g Tortilla chips
Phosphorus 225mg 191mg Tortilla chips
Sodium 328mg 571mg Tortilla chips
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Tortilla chips
Vitamin E 3.53mg 3.28mg Tortilla chips
Manganese 0.388mg 2.14mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Selenium 4.4µg 33.1µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B1 0.14mg 0.264mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.091mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B3 0.838mg 2.631mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.321mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.216mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.02µg Tortilla chips
Vitamin K 20.9µg 12.8µg Tortilla chips
Folate 12µg 23µg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Trans Fat 0.812g 0.066g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Choline 19.4mg 17.6mg Tortilla chips
Saturated Fat 2.811g 5.357g Tortilla chips
Monounsaturated Fat 5.664g 7.997g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Polyunsaturated fat 10.769g 3.971g Tortilla chips
Tryptophan 0.094mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Threonine 0.2mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Isoleucine 0.242mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Leucine 0.489mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lysine 0.208mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Methionine 0.126mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Valine 0.306mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Histidine 0.192mg Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Fructose 0g 0.02g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.23g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Tortilla chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.695g Tortilla chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tortilla chips 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
24%
Tortilla chips
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Tortilla chips
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla chips
Tortilla chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.546g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tortilla chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167558/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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