Cracker vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cracker and Taco shells different?
- Cracker is higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B3, however, Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Cracker is 51% higher.
- Cracker contains 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While Cracker contains 0.456mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells contain only 0.08mg.
- Taco shells have less Sodium.
Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Taco shells, baked 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.
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Calcium
+20%
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Iron
+145.7%
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Selenium
+39.6%
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Magnesium
+361.1%
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Potassium
+95.8%
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Sodium
-55.4%
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Zinc
+228.6%
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Manganese
+14.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 233
Equal in Copper - 0.113
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Calcium
+20%
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Iron
+145.7%
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Selenium
+39.6%
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Magnesium
+361.1%
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Potassium
+95.8%
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Sodium
-55.4%
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Zinc
+228.6%
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Manganese
+14.1%
Equal in Phosphorus - 233
Equal in Copper - 0.113
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.
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Vitamin E
+339.1%
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Vitamin B1
+92.6%
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Vitamin B2
+470%
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Vitamin B3
+133.1%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin K
+705.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+222.2%
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Vitamin E
+339.1%
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Vitamin B1
+92.6%
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Vitamin B2
+470%
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Vitamin B3
+133.1%
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Folate
+33.3%
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Vitamin K
+705.8%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+222.2%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+21.3%
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Other
+30.4%
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Water
+103.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Equal in Carbs - 63.49
Protein:
6.64 g
Fats:
26.43 g
Carbs:
61.3 g
Water:
3.14 g
Other:
2.49 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
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Fats
+21.3%
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+30.4%
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Water
+103.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Equal in Carbs - 63.49
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-21.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+139.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.935
Saturated Fat:
5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
13.137 g
Saturated Fat:
7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.495 g
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Saturated Fat
-21.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+139.1%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.935
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+595%
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Glucose
+370%
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Fructose
+190%
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Maltose
+380%
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Starch
+10.6%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Starch:
49.69 g
Sucrose:
6.95 g
Glucose:
0.47 g
Fructose:
0.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.48 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
54.94 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0.1 g
Maltose:
0.1 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
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Sucrose
+595%
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Glucose
+370%
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Fructose
+190%
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+380%
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+10.6%
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+∞%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 59g | 56.79g |
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| Protein | 6.64g | 6.41g |
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| Fats | 26.43g | 21.79g |
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| Carbs | 61.3g | 63.49g |
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| Calories | 510kcal | 476kcal |
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| Starch | 49.69g | 54.94g |
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| Fructose | 0.29g | 0.1g |
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| Sugar | 8.18g | 1.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 120mg | 100mg |
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| Iron | 4.03mg | 1.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 248mg | 233mg |
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| Potassium | 118mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 726mg | 324mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.104mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.491mg | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 6.7µg | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 3.03mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.416mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.456mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.352mg | 1.867mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.417mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 92µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 8.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.084mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.193mg | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.471mg | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.103mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.112mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.331mg | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.294mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.145mg | 0.167mg |
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| Trans Fat | 1.076g | 0.172g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.562g | 7.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.553g | 6.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 13.137g | 5.495g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.009g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 11.48g | 5.097g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | 0.27g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
53%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco shells is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.