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

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Summary of differences between Taco shells and Cheese sandwich

  • Taco shells have more Fiber, while Cheese sandwich have more Selenium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Calcium.
  • Cheese sandwich covers your daily need of Selenium 35% more than Taco shells.
  • Taco shells contain 2 times more Fiber than Cheese sandwich. While Taco shells contain 6.7g of Fiber, Cheese sandwich contains only 3.1g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cheese sandwich is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +85.1%
Contains more Calcium +104%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Manganese +93.4%
Contains more Selenium +406.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 99% 39% 164% 27% 110% 24% 54% 142% 133%
Contains more Magnesium +53.7%
Contains less Sodium -61.4%
Contains more Zinc +85.1%
Contains more Calcium +104%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.9%
Contains more Potassium +32.5%
Contains more Copper +41.6%
Contains more Manganese +93.4%
Contains more Selenium +406.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 64
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 5% 90% 99% 60% 38% 61% 48% 15% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +317.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Other +99%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2
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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +100%
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Fats +14.7%
Contains more Other +99%
Equal in Carbs - 58.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.8%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 4.129 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 9.166 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +49.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.8%

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 sandwich
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Cheese sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 55.1g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 9.8g Cheese sandwich
Fats 21.79g 25g Cheese sandwich
Carbs 63.49g 58.2g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 497kcal Cheese sandwich
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Cheese sandwich
Fiber 6.7g 3.1g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 204mg Cheese sandwich
Iron 1.64mg 2.62mg Cheese sandwich
Magnesium 83mg 54mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 382mg Cheese sandwich
Potassium 231mg 306mg Cheese sandwich
Sodium 324mg 839mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.87mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.16mg Cheese sandwich
Manganese 0.56mg 1.083mg Cheese sandwich
Selenium 4.8µg 24.3µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A 17IU 71IU Cheese sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 21µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.358mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.427mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.185mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.622mg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.261mg Cheese sandwich
Folate 69µg 64µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cheese sandwich
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.13mg Cheese sandwich
Threonine 0.227mg 0.298mg Cheese sandwich
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.383mg Cheese sandwich
Leucine 0.837mg 0.698mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.344mg Cheese sandwich
Methionine 0.18mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.472mg Cheese sandwich
Valine 0.287mg 0.438mg Cheese sandwich
Histidine 0.167mg 0.219mg Cheese sandwich
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Cheese sandwich
Saturated Fat 7.105g 4.129g Cheese sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 10.351g Cheese sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 9.166g Cheese sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Cheese sandwich
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
35%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 515mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.976g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.