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

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The main differences between vermicelli and prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

  • Vermicelli has more copper, choline, and zinc; however, prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have more phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin E, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for vermicelli is 188% higher.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 10 times less choline than vermicelli. Vermicelli has 177mg of choline, while prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have 17.6mg.
  • Vermicelli is lower in sodium.
  • Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) have a higher glycemic index than vermicelli.

Food types used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy and Snacks, shrimp cracker.

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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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
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 +175%
Contains more CopperCopper +767%
Contains more ZincZinc +207.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +855%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.91mg

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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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 CholineCholine +905.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +543.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +236.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 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 CarbsCarbs +39.3%
Contains more OtherOther +141.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7040%
Contains more FatsFats +17760%
Contains more WaterWater +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 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 -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +61415.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9585.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vermicelli 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
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) DV% diff.
Copper 1.916mg 0.221mg 188%
Manganese 2.14mg 93%
Choline 177mg 17.6mg 29%
Fats 0.1g 17.86g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 3.971g 26%
Zinc 4.24mg 1.38mg 26%
Sodium 4mg 571mg 25%
Phosphorus 20mg 191mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.014g 5.357g 24%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.264mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 7.997g 20%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3.28mg 18%
Magnesium 2mg 72mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.216mg 17%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.631mg 16%
Protein 0.1g 7.14g 14%
Starch 30.36g 12%
Selenium 27µg 33.1µg 11%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 12.8µg 8%
Carbs 82.32g 59.09g 8%
Fiber 3.9g 5.6g 7%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.091mg 7%
Folate 0µg 23µg 6%
Potassium 3mg 193mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 6%
Calories 331kcal 426kcal 5%
Calcium 55mg 20mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Iron 1.81mg 1.91mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 53.49g N/A
Sugar 17.44g 21.43g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.2mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 0.489mg 0%
Lysine 0.208mg 0%
Methionine 0.126mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.306mg 0%
Histidine 0.192mg 0%
Fructose 0.02g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli 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
9%
Vermicelli
26%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
87%
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 567mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips)
Prawn crackers (Shrimp chips) is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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

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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/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.