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Taco shells vs. Murray Vanilla Wafers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco shells and Murray Vanilla Wafers

  • Taco shells have more Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Murray Vanilla Wafers have more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Taco shells covers your daily need of Phosphorus 27% more than Murray Vanilla Wafers.
  • Taco shells contain 5 times more Fiber than Murray Vanilla Wafers. While Taco shells contain 6.7g of Fiber, Murray Vanilla Wafers contain only 1.4g.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Murray Vanilla Wafers are lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and MURRAY, Vanilla Wafer.

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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 Phosphorus +454.8%
Contains more Potassium +175%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%
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 0% 0% 0% 18% 8% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +454.8%
Contains more Potassium +175%
Contains less Sodium -19.2%

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 B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Folate +27.5%
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% 0% 0% 0% 105% 54% 49% 0% 0% 66% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Folate +27.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Water +56.1%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
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
4% 17% 73% 4%
Protein: 4 g
Fats: 17.4 g
Carbs: 72.9 g
Water: 4.1 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +60.3%
Contains more Fats +25.2%
Contains more Water +56.1%
Contains more Other +19.4%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
35% 24% 41%
Saturated Fat: 5.7 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 6.6 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +77.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20.1%

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 Murray Vanilla Wafers
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Murray Vanilla Wafers Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 71.5g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Protein 6.41g 4g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 17.4g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 72.9g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Calories 476kcal 461kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 31.5g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 1.4g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 42mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 84mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 401mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.42mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.23mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 2.6mg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 88µg Murray Vanilla Wafers
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
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
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0.25g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 5.7g Murray Vanilla Wafers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 3.9g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 6.6g Murray Vanilla Wafers
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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Taco shells Murray Vanilla Wafers
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
23%
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
8%
Murray Vanilla Wafers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 30g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Murray Vanilla Wafers
Murray Vanilla Wafers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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

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.