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Taco shells vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco shells and Gingersnaps

  • Taco shells have more Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Gingersnaps are richer in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Gingersnaps' daily need coverage for Iron is 60% more.
  • Taco shells contain 3 times more Fiber than Gingersnaps. Taco shells contain 6.7g of Fiber, while Gingersnaps contain 2.2g.
  • Gingersnaps contain less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cookies, gingersnaps.

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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
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5
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Calcium +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Zinc +192.7%
Contains more Iron +290.2%
Contains more Potassium +49.8%
Contains more Copper +169.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.7%
Equal in Selenium - 5.1
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Calcium +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.7%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Zinc +192.7%
Contains more Iron +290.2%
Contains more Potassium +49.8%
Contains more Copper +169.9%
Contains more Manganese +177.7%
Equal in Selenium - 5.1

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
4
:
5
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +244%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2
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%
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +244%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
3
:
2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +122.3%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +25.7%
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
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +14.5%
Contains more Fats +122.3%
Contains more Water +20.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +25.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
1
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 6.41g 5.6g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 9.8g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 476kcal 416kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 19.92g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 2.2g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 77mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 83mg 49mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 83mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 346mg Gingersnaps
Sodium 324mg 501mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.55mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.56mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 4.8µg 5.1µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin A 17IU 2IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.2mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.293mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.235mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B5 0.38mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.098mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 87µg Gingersnaps
Vitamin K 8.6µg 2.5µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.08mg Gingersnaps
Threonine 0.227mg 0.155mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.212mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg 0.38mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.195mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg 0.094mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.263mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.248mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.114mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Gingersnaps
Saturated Fat 7.105g 2.451g Gingersnaps
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 5.365g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.372g Taco shells
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 Gingersnaps
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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 177mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.