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

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Summary of differences between Taco shells and Graham cracker

  • Taco shells have more Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Graham cracker have more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Taco shells covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 27% more than Graham cracker.
  • Taco shells contain 2 times more Magnesium than Graham cracker. While Taco shells contain 83mg of Magnesium, Graham cracker contains only 40mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Graham cracker is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).

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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 Calcium +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +107.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%
Contains more Iron +130.5%
Contains more Copper +50.4%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +31.3%
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 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Contains more Calcium +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +107.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%
Contains more Iron +130.5%
Contains more Copper +50.4%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +31.3%

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 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.8%
Contains more Folate +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.3%
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 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.8%
Contains more Folate +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Water +88.8%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.69
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% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Water +88.8%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Equal in Protein - 6.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.388
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.388

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +18%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2182%
Contains more Glucose +940%
Contains more Fructose +890%
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
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +18%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2182%
Contains more Glucose +940%
Contains more Fructose +890%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Graham cracker Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 74.26g Graham cracker
Protein 6.41g 6.69g Graham cracker
Fats 21.79g 10.6g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 77.66g Graham cracker
Calories 476kcal 430kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 46.56g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g 0.99g Graham cracker
Sugar 1.5g 24.85g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 3.4g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 77mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 83mg 40mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 185mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 170mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 459mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.96mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.56mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 4.8µg 6.3µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 17IU 2IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.265mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.317mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.439mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.156mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 91µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 8.6µg 14.3µg Graham 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 0.055g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 7.105g 1.633g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 2.509g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 5.388g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.004g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 4.735g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.599g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Graham cracker
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%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.472g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/nutrients

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

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