Cheese crackers vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cheese crackers and taco shells
- Cheese crackers have more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B12; however, taco shells have more fiber and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cheese crackers is 41% higher.
- Taco shells are lower in sodium.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index than cheese crackers.
Food types used in this article are Crackers, cheese, regular and Taco shells, baked.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +36% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +232% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +217.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +322.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +227.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +243.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 4.88mg | 1.64mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.09g | 5.495g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.562mg | 0.216mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 973mg | 324mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.113mg | 1.867mg | 27% |
| Folate | 152µg | 69µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.338mg | 0.08mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 6.7g | 18% |
| Selenium | 13.5µg | 4.8µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 83mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34µg | 0µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.19mg | 0.69mg | 10% |
| Protein | 10.93g | 6.41g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.472mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.288g | 7.105g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 200mg | 233mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.7mg | 29.9mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.19mg | 1.61mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.744g | 6.935g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17mg | 0.203mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 231mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 9.4µg | 8.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 489kcal | 476kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 52.56g | 54.94g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.125mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 59.42g | 63.49g | 1% |
| Fats | 22.74g | 21.79g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.12g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 1IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.53g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.562mg | 0.56mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.542g | 0.172g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.295mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.424mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.744mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.418mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.194mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.49mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.478mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.245mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.37g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.715g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 9.25g | 5.097g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.93 g
Fats:
22.74 g
Carbs:
59.42 g
Water:
3.55 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~21.79g
~equal in
Carbs
~63.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.09 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
52.56 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
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
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +200% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +270% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +3740% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~54.94g
