Shrimp Chips

Shrimp chips or prawn crackers are made up of tapioca flour, cilantro, and shrimp paste, usually found in deep-fried form. According to the nutritional composition of shrimp chips, these delicacies are deficient in proteins and fiber. Still, they are rich in carbohydrates and fats, which is rather expected because they are fried in breaded oil. On average, a serving (approximately 1 ounce or 28 grams) contains about 150-160 calories, including 9-10 grams of fats, mostly from deep frying, and carbohydrates of about 15-17 grams. They also contain reasonably low amounts of protein, i.e., 1–2g per serving. Some health benefits, such as the supply of minerals, including calcium and iron, from the shrimp, are counterbalanced by other aspects, such as high levels of dietary salt, which could affect those targeting salt reduction, especially in prawn cracking the whole lot at once.

Shrimp chips can constitute a satisfying snack when included in the healthy diet syndrome, but the health benefits cannot be positive because the food is very high in calories and high in fats. This is to say, a healthy choice when all fried versions are not present, and the baked ones are offered.