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Shrimp cracker
Calories & nutrition facts
snacks
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 426 kcal —
- Protein 7.1 g 14%
- Carbohydrate 53 g 19%
- Fat 18 g 23%
- Saturated fat 5.4 g 27%
- Fibre 5.6 g 20%
- Sugars 21 g —
- Sodium 571 mg 25%
- Cholesterol 2 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 3.3 mg 22%
- Vitamin K 12.8 µg 11%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.26 mg 22%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 2.6 mg 16%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.32 mg 6%
- Vitamin B6 0.22 mg 13%
- Folate (B9) 23 µg 6%
- Vitamin B12 0.02 µg 1%
- Choline 17.6 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 20 mg 2%
- Iron 1.9 mg 11%
- Magnesium 72 mg 17%
- Phosphorus 191 mg 15%
- Potassium 193 mg 4%
- Zinc 1.4 mg 13%
- Copper 0.22 mg 25%
- Manganese 2.1 mg 93%
- Selenium 33.1 µg 60%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 426 | 7.1 g | 54 g | 18 g |
| 1 × serving | 28 g | 119 | 2 g | 15 g | 5 g |
| 2 × serving | 56 g | 239 | 4 g | 30 g | 10 g |
| ½ × serving | 14 g | 60 | 1 g | 7.5 g | 2.5 g |
| 3 × serving | 84 g | 358 | 6 g | 45 g | 15 g |
| 4 × serving | 112 g | 477 | 8 g | 60 g | 20 g |
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Questions about Shrimp cracker
How do you cook dried shrimp crackers?
Heat neutral oil to about 180 °C and fry a few crackers at a time; they usually puff up in a few seconds. Lift them out as soon as they expand and drain on kitchen paper. Ready-to-eat crackers do not need frying.
What do shrimp crackers go well with?
Serve them alongside a dip such as sweet chilli sauce, or as a crunchy side for dishes such as nasi goreng. They also work crumbled over a bowl of noodles just before serving.
How should you store shrimp crackers?
Keep unopened crackers in a cool, dry cupboard. Once opened, seal the packet tightly or put the crackers in an airtight container so they stay crisp; discard them if they smell rancid or have gone soft.
Can you make shrimp crackers in an air fryer?
Dried crackers often need direct contact with hot oil to puff evenly, so an air fryer may leave them hard or unevenly cooked. Check the packet instructions; for crackers meant to be fried, a small batch in hot oil is the reliable method.
Are shrimp crackers the same as prawn crackers?
They are often much the same kind of snack: a starch-based cracker flavoured with shrimp or prawns, sold ready-to-eat or dried for frying. Recipes and names vary, so check the ingredients if you need to know which seafood is used.
Are shrimp crackers suitable for someone with a shellfish allergy?
No: shrimp crackers commonly contain shrimp or prawns, which are shellfish. Avoid them if you have a shellfish allergy, and do not assume a plain-looking or differently named cracker is free of shellfish.
How much energy is in a serving of shrimp crackers?
A typical 28 g serving provides 119 kcal. They are easy to nibble by the handful, so portioning some into a bowl can help you keep track of how much you eat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173160 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
