Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Taco shells vs. Cream cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Taco shells and Cream cracker

  • Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Cream cracker is richer in Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Cream cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 72% higher.
  • Taco shells have 3 times more Magnesium than Cream cracker. While Taco shells have 83mg of Magnesium, Cream cracker has only 25mg.
  • Taco shells have less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

Infographic

Taco shells vs Cream cracker infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +232%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.8%
Contains more Potassium +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Zinc +143.9%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Contains more Selenium +97.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.111
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 8% 277% 18% 43% 12% 150% 19% 37% 102% 52%
Contains more Calcium +284.6%
Contains more Magnesium +232%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.8%
Contains more Potassium +79.1%
Contains less Sodium -71.8%
Contains more Zinc +143.9%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Manganese +38.9%
Contains more Selenium +97.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.111

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.
:
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Folate +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.1%
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 0% 32% 0% 0% 75% 56% 96% 28% 15% 112% 58% 45%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Folate +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +108.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Protein - 7.01
Equal in Fats - 20.37
Equal in Carbs - 64.55
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
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more Water +43.8%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Protein - 7.01
Equal in Fats - 20.37
Equal in Carbs - 64.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.2%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
29% 58% 13%
Saturated Fat: 5.362 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.45 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +124.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +522%
Contains more Glucose +820%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Maltose +1170%
Equal in Starch - 51.87
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
85% 10% 2%
Starch: 51.87 g
Sucrose: 6.22 g
Glucose: 0.92 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.27 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +522%
Contains more Glucose +820%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Maltose +1170%
Equal in Starch - 51.87

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 Cream cracker
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 Cream cracker Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 62.15g Cream cracker
Protein 6.41g 7.01g Cream cracker
Fats 21.79g 20.37g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 64.55g Cream cracker
Calories 476kcal 484kcal Cream cracker
Starch 54.94g 51.87g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g 0.95g Cream cracker
Sugar 1.5g 9.37g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 2.4g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 26mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 7.38mg Cream cracker
Magnesium 83mg 25mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 98mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 129mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 1148mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.66mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.111mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.778mg Cream cracker
Selenium 4.8µg 9.5µg Cream cracker
Vitamin A 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.59mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.298mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.24mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 5.08mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B5 0.462mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.065mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 149µg Cream cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg Cream cracker
Vitamin K 8.6µg 17.9µg Cream cracker
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 3.969g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 5.362g Cream cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 10.625g Cream cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 2.45g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 1.542g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.045g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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
43%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 824mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.743g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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.