QuinoavsSnacks Shrimp Cracker

Snacks Shrimp Cracker has more protein, Quinoa is lower in calories, while Quinoa is leaner.

🎯When to Eat What

Goal-based picks for Quinoa vs Snacks Shrimp Cracker

⚖️Watching your weight

Go with Quinoa at just 120 kcal per 100g — 72% fewer calories.

🫄Staying full longer

Snacks Shrimp Cracker will keep you satisfied longer with 5.6g fiber, 7.14g protein, 17.9g fat — fat and protein slow digestion while fiber adds bulk, keeping hunger at bay.

❤️Heart health

Quinoa is the heart-friendlier option with lower saturated fat, less sodium.

🏆Overall healthier choice

Quinoa edges ahead overall with less sugar, less saturated fat — making it the more nutritious option for everyday eating.

🔥Calorie Breakdown

Quinoa
120kcal
Protein15%
Carbs71%
Fat14%
Snacks Shrimp Cracker
426kcal
Protein7%
Carbs55%
Fat38%

💪Macronutrient Comparison

QuinoaSnacks Shrimp Cracker
ProteinB Wins
4.4g
7.1g
CarbohydratesB Wins
21g
59g
Total FatA Wins
1.9g
18g
Dietary FiberB Wins
2.8g
5.6g

📊Full Nutrition Comparison

NutrientQuinoaSnacks Shrimp CrackerDiff
💪Macronutrients
Calories120kcal6%426kcal21%<0.1kcal
Protein4.4g9%7.1g14%<0.1g
Total Fat1.9g2%18g23%<0.1g
Saturated Fat0.23g1%5.4g27%<0.1g
Trans Fat<0.1g
Cholesterol0mg0%2.0mg1%<0.1mg
Carbohydrates21g8%59g21%<0.1g
Dietary Fiber2.8g10%5.6g20%<0.1g
Sugars0.87g21g<0.1g
Vitamins
Vitamin A0mcg0%0mcg0%
Vitamin C0mg0%0mg0%
Vitamin D0mcg0%0mcg0%
Vitamin E0.63mg4%3.3mg22%<0.1mg
Vitamin K0mcg0%13mcg11%<0.1mcg
Vitamin B60.12mg7%0.22mg13%<0.1mg
Vitamin B120mcg0%<0.1mcg1%<0.1mcg
Folate42mcg11%23mcg6%+19mcg
Thiamin (B1)0.11mg9%0.26mg22%<0.1mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.11mg8%<0.1mg7%+<0.1mg
Niacin (B3)0.41mg3%2.6mg16%<0.1mg
🔶Minerals
Sodium7.0mg0%571mg25%<0.1mg
Calcium17mg1%20mg2%<0.1mg
Iron1.5mg8%1.9mg11%<0.1mg
Potassium172mg4%193mg4%<0.1mg
Phosphorus152mg12%191mg15%<0.1mg
Magnesium64mg15%72mg17%<0.1mg
Zinc1.1mg10%1.4mg13%<0.1mg
Copper0.19mg21%0.22mg25%<0.1mg
Manganese0.63mg27%2.1mg93%<0.1mg
Selenium2.8mcg5%33mcg60%<0.1mcg

🔬Nutritional Analysis

Calories: Quinoa is significantly lower in calories at just 120 kcal per 100g compared to 426 kcal for Snacks Shrimp Cracker — that's 255% fewer calories, making Quinoa the better choice for calorie-conscious diets.

Protein: Snacks Shrimp Cracker provides more protein with 7.14g versus 4.4g per 100g. In terms of protein-to-calorie efficiency, Quinoa offers better value for building and maintaining muscle.

Fat: Quinoa is the leaner option with 1.92g of total fat per 100g compared to 17.9g. Quinoa has less saturated fat (0.231g vs 5.36g).

Key Vitamins: The most notable vitamin differences are in Vitamin K (Snacks Shrimp Cracker: 12.8mcg vs 0mcg), Vitamin B12 (Snacks Shrimp Cracker: 0.02mcg vs 0mcg), Niacin (B3) (Snacks Shrimp Cracker: 2.63mg vs 0.412mg).

Key Minerals: Notable mineral differences include Sodium (Snacks Shrimp Cracker: 571mg vs 7mg), Selenium (Snacks Shrimp Cracker: 33.1mcg vs 2.8mcg), Manganese (Snacks Shrimp Cracker: 2.14mg vs 0.631mg).

Diet Suitability: Quinoa fits a low-fat diet. Quinoa fits a low-sodium diet. Snacks Shrimp Cracker fits a high-fiber diet.

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Data from USDA FoodData Central. All values per 100g.