Saltine cracker vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Saltine cracker and Taco shells?
- Saltine cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Folate, yet Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, and Fiber.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 76% more.
- Saltine cracker has 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While Saltine cracker has 0.59mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells have only 0.08mg.
- The amount of Sodium in Taco shells are lower.
We used Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Taco shells, baked types 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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Iron
+370.7%
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Copper
+28.3%
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Manganese
+13.8%
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Selenium
+345.8%
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Calcium
+354.5%
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Magnesium
+219.2%
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Phosphorus
+106.2%
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Potassium
+100.9%
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Sodium
-61.8%
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Zinc
+71.3%
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Iron
+370.7%
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Copper
+28.3%
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Manganese
+13.8%
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Selenium
+345.8%
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Calcium
+354.5%
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Magnesium
+219.2%
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Phosphorus
+106.2%
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Potassium
+100.9%
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-61.8%
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Zinc
+71.3%
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 B1
+139.8%
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Vitamin B2
+637.5%
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Vitamin B3
+206.1%
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Folate
+79.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+475%
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Vitamin B6
+138.8%
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Vitamin K
+75.5%
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Vitamin B1
+139.8%
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Vitamin B2
+637.5%
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Vitamin B3
+206.1%
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Folate
+79.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+475%
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Vitamin B6
+138.8%
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Vitamin K
+75.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+63.8%
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Carbs
+29.6%
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Other
+15.2%
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Fats
+1261.9%
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Water
+88.2%
Protein:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
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2.2 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
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1.91 g
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Protein
+63.8%
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Carbs
+29.6%
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+15.2%
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Fats
+1261.9%
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Water
+88.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-96.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4783.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+702.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.685 g
Saturated Fat:
7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.495 g
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Saturated Fat
-96.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4783.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+702.2%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 79.6g | 56.79g |
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| Protein | 10.5g | 6.41g |
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| Fats | 1.6g | 21.79g |
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| Carbs | 82.3g | 63.49g |
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| Calories | 393kcal | 476kcal |
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| Starch | 54.94g |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Sugar | 0.38g | 1.5g |
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| Fiber | 2.7g | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 100mg |
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| Iron | 7.72mg | 1.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 113mg | 233mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 849mg | 324mg |
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| Zinc | 0.94mg | 1.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.145mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.637mg | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 21.4µg | 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 | 0.12mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.518mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.59mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.714mg | 1.867mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.085mg | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 124µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.9µg | 8.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.138mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.287mg | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.378mg | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.716mg | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.29mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.18mg | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.514mg | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.439mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.224mg | 0.167mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.244g | 7.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g | 6.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.685g | 5.495g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 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
44%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco shells is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.861g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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