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Taco shells vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco shells and Cheese crackers

  • Taco shells have more Fiber, and Magnesium, however, Cheese crackers have more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Cheese crackers is 41% higher.
  • Cheese crackers have 3 times less Magnesium than Taco shells. Taco shells have 83mg of Magnesium, while Cheese crackers have 25mg.
  • Taco shells are lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Crackers, cheese, regular.

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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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
5
:
5
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Magnesium +232%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Calcium +36%
Contains more Iron +197.6%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.562
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Cheese crackers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 41% 183% 18% 86% 14% 127% 33% 42% 74% 74%
Contains more Magnesium +232%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.5%
Contains more Potassium +48.1%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Calcium +36%
Contains more Iron +197.6%
Contains more Copper +10.6%
Contains more Selenium +181.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.562

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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
1
:
9
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +817.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.4%
Contains more Folate +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 9.4
Taco shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Cheese crackers
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 44% 0% 0% 141% 78% 115% 29% 40% 114% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +817.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +322.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +227.4%
Contains more Folate +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 9.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
3
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Water +80.3%
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Equal in Fats - 22.74
Equal in Carbs - 59.42
Taco shells
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Cheese crackers
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Water +80.3%
Contains more Protein +70.5%
Contains more Other +75.9%
Equal in Fats - 22.74
Equal in Carbs - 59.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
1
:
2
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.6%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Cheese crackers
25% 27% 48%
Saturated Fat: 5.288 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
4
:
3
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +270%
Contains more Maltose +3740%
Equal in Starch - 52.56
Taco shells
97% 2%
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
Cheese crackers
92% 7%
Starch: 52.56 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.84 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +200%
Contains more Fructose +270%
Contains more Maltose +3740%
Equal in Starch - 52.56

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco shells Cheese crackers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Cheese crackers Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 57.12g Cheese crackers
Protein 6.41g 10.93g Cheese crackers
Fats 21.79g 22.74g Cheese crackers
Carbs 63.49g 59.42g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 489kcal Cheese crackers
Starch 54.94g 52.56g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g 0.37g Cheese crackers
Sugar 1.5g 4.53g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 2.3g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 136mg Cheese crackers
Iron 1.64mg 4.88mg Cheese crackers
Magnesium 83mg 25mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 200mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 156mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 973mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 1.19mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.125mg Cheese crackers
Manganese 0.56mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Selenium 4.8µg 13.5µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin A 17IU 156IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 17µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin E 0.69mg 2.19mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Cheese crackers
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.562mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.338mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 6.113mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B5 0.472mg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.17mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 152µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg Cheese crackers
Vitamin K 8.6µg 9.4µg Cheese crackers
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.129mg Cheese crackers
Threonine 0.227mg 0.295mg Cheese crackers
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.424mg Cheese crackers
Leucine 0.837mg 0.744mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.418mg Cheese crackers
Methionine 0.18mg 0.194mg Cheese crackers
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.49mg Cheese crackers
Valine 0.287mg 0.478mg Cheese crackers
Histidine 0.167mg 0.245mg Cheese crackers
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0.542g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 5.288g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 5.744g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 10.09g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 9.25g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.715g Cheese crackers
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.001g Cheese crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Cheese crackers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
20%
Taco shells
53%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients
  2. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.