Cracker vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cracker and Taco

Cracker has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin E , while Taco has more Vitamin B12, and Zinc.
Cracker's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 45% higher.
Taco contains 8 times less Vitamin B1 than Cracker. Cracker contains 0.416mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco contains 0.05mg.
The amount of Sodium in Taco is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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.

Cracker

Taco

Contains more Calcium +34.8%

Contains more Iron +238.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +39.3%

Contains more Copper +35.1%

Contains more Manganese +97.2%

Contains more Magnesium +77.8%

Contains more Potassium +77.1%

Contains less Sodium -45.3%

Contains more Zinc +257.1%

Contains more Selenium +37.3%

Cracker

Taco

Contains more Calcium +34.8%

Contains more Iron +238.7%

Contains more Phosphorus +39.3%

Contains more Copper +35.1%

Contains more Manganese +97.2%

Contains more Magnesium +77.8%

Contains more Potassium +77.1%

Contains less Sodium -45.3%

Contains more Zinc +257.1%

Contains more Selenium +37.3%

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.

Cracker

Taco

Contains more Vitamin E +405%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +732%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.8%

Contains more Folate +384.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +352.9%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Cracker

Taco

Contains more Vitamin E +405%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +732%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +660%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.8%

Contains more Folate +384.2%

Contains more Vitamin K +352.9%

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cracker

Taco

Contains more Fats +108.1%

Contains more Carbs +208.8%

Contains more Other +58.6%

Contains more Protein +33.4%

Contains more Water +1715.9%

Cracker

Protein: 6.64 g

Fats: 26.43 g

Carbs: 61.3 g

Water: 3.14 g

Other: 2.49 g

Taco

Protein: 8.86 g

Fats: 12.7 g

Carbs: 19.85 g

Water: 57.02 g

Other: 1.57 g

Contains more Fats +108.1%

Contains more Carbs +208.8%

Contains more Other +58.6%

Contains more Protein +33.4%

Contains more Water +1715.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cracker

Taco

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +331.9%

Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%

Cracker

Saturated Fat: 5.562 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g

Taco

Saturated Fat: 4.384 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +48.6%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +331.9%

Contains less Saturated Fat -21.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cracker

Taco

Contains more Starch +236.2%

Contains more Sucrose +1637.5%

Contains more Glucose +135%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Equal in Fructose - 0.3

Cracker

Starch: 49.69 g

Sucrose: 6.95 g

Glucose: 0.47 g

Fructose: 0.29 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.48 g

Galactose: 0 g

Taco

Starch: 14.78 g

Sucrose: 0.4 g

Glucose: 0.2 g

Fructose: 0.3 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +236.2%

Contains more Sucrose +1637.5%

Contains more Glucose +135%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Equal in Fructose - 0.3

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	59g	15.95g
Protein	6.64g	8.86g
Fats	26.43g	12.7g
Carbs	61.3g	19.85g
Calories	510kcal	226kcal
Starch	49.69g	14.78g
Fructose	0.29g	0.3g
Sugar	8.18g	0.9g
Fiber	2.3g	3.9g
Calcium	120mg	89mg
Iron	4.03mg	1.19mg
Magnesium	18mg	32mg
Phosphorus	248mg	178mg
Potassium	118mg	209mg
Sodium	726mg	397mg
Zinc	0.49mg	1.75mg
Copper	0.104mg	0.077mg
Manganese	0.491mg	0.249mg
Selenium	6.7µg	9.2µg
Vitamin A	0IU	131IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	20µg
Vitamin E	3.03mg	0.6mg
Vitamin D	0IU	4IU
Vitamin D	0µg	0.1µg
Vitamin C	0mg	0.4mg
Vitamin B1	0.416mg	0.05mg
Vitamin B2	0.456mg	0.06mg
Vitamin B3	4.352mg	1.65mg
Vitamin B5	0.417mg
Vitamin B6	0.063mg	0.09mg
Folate	92µg	19µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.93µg
Vitamin K	69.3µg	15.3µg
Tryptophan	0.084mg
Threonine	0.193mg
Isoleucine	0.246mg
Leucine	0.471mg
Lysine	0.103mg
Methionine	0.112mg
Phenylalanine	0.331mg
Valine	0.294mg
Histidine	0.145mg
Cholesterol	0mg	28mg
Trans Fat	1.076g	0.467g
Saturated Fat	5.562g	4.384g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat	6.553g	4.411g
Polyunsaturated fat	13.137g	3.042g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.009g	0.004g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	11.48g	2.708g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.062g	0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA	1.485g	0.166g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0g	0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.011g

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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

53%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

56%

40%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.28g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)

Which food is cheaper?

Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)

Which food is richer in minerals?

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Cracker vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Differences between Cracker and Taco

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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