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

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How are trail mix and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) different?

  • Trail mix is higher in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B1, potassium, iron, and vitamin B3; however, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) are richer in manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for trail mix is 85% higher.
  • Trail mix contains 4 times more potassium than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips). While trail mix contains 685mg of potassium, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) contain only 193mg.
  • Trail mix has less sodium.
  • Trail mix has a lower glycemic index (15) than prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) (74).

Snacks, trail mix, regular and Snacks, shrimp cracker are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 113% 23% 60% 114% 328% 88% 148% 30% 135% 0%
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 +119.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +290%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +254.9%
Contains more IronIron +59.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +345.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +80.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107%

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 4.7% 0.33% 0% 0% 116% 46% 88% 54% 69% 0% 0% 53% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more FolateFolate +208.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 29% 45% 9% 3%
Protein: 13.8 g
Fats: 29.4 g
Carbs: 44.9 g
Water: 9.2 g
Other: 2.7 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 +93.3%
Contains more FatsFats +64.6%
Contains more OtherOther +16.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.6%
Contains more WaterWater +47.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 35%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.55 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 12.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.65 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +56.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +143%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.357g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Trail mix Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Trail mix Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Copper 0.985mg 0.221mg 85%
Selenium 33.1µg 60%
Manganese 1.034mg 2.14mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 9.65g 3.971g 38%
Fiber 5.6g 22%
Phosphorus 345mg 191mg 22%
Vitamin E 3.28mg 22%
Magnesium 158mg 72mg 20%
Fats 29.4g 17.86g 18%
Zinc 3.22mg 1.38mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.462mg 0.264mg 17%
Sodium 229mg 571mg 15%
Iron 3.05mg 1.91mg 14%
Potassium 685mg 193mg 14%
Protein 13.8g 7.14g 13%
Vitamin B3 4.712mg 2.631mg 13%
Folate 71µg 23µg 12%
Starch 30.36g 12%
Vitamin B5 0.895mg 0.321mg 11%
Vitamin K 12.8µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 12.53g 7.997g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.198mg 0.091mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.216mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 20mg 6%
Carbs 44.9g 59.09g 5%
Choline 17.6mg 3%
Calories 462kcal 426kcal 2%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Saturated fat 5.55g 5.357g 1%
Net carbs 44.9g 53.49g N/A
Sugar 21.43g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.166mg 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.482mg 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.515mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.515mg 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.202mg 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.658mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.658mg 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.357mg 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
Trail mix 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
33%
Trail mix
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
104%
Trail mix
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Trail mix
Trail mix contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Trail mix
Trail mix is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Trail mix
Trail mix is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.193g)
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. Trail mix - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167561/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.