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Cracker vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cracker and Taco salad

  • Cracker has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Folate, however, Taco salad has more Vitamin B12.
  • Cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 36% more.
  • Cracker has 8 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco salad. Cracker has 0.416mg of Vitamin B1, while Taco salad has 0.05mg.
  • Taco salad is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 +23.7%
Contains more Iron +250.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +194%
Contains more Selenium +204.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Zinc +177.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.113
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Contains more Calcium +23.7%
Contains more Iron +250.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +244.4%
Contains more Manganese +194%
Contains more Selenium +204.5%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Potassium +78%
Contains less Sodium -47%
Contains more Zinc +177.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.113

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 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251%
Contains more Folate +119%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +251%
Contains more Folate +119%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +254.3%
Contains more Carbs +414.7%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Water +2204.1%
Equal in Protein - 6.68
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Fats +254.3%
Contains more Carbs +414.7%
Contains more Other +55.6%
Contains more Water +2204.1%
Equal in Protein - 6.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1387.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1387.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -38%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cracker Taco salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Taco salad Opinion
Net carbs 59g 11.91g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 6.68g Taco salad
Fats 26.43g 7.46g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 11.91g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 141kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g Taco salad
Fiber 2.3g Cracker
Calcium 120mg 97mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 1.15mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 26mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 248mg 72mg Cracker
Potassium 118mg 210mg Taco salad
Sodium 726mg 385mg Taco salad
Zinc 0.49mg 1.36mg Taco salad
Copper 0.104mg 0.113mg Taco salad
Manganese 0.491mg 0.167mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 2.2µg Cracker
Vitamin A 0IU 297IU Taco salad
Vitamin E 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.05mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.18mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.24mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.68mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.11mg Taco salad
Folate 92µg 42µg Cracker
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.075mg Cracker
Threonine 0.193mg 0.254mg Taco salad
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.311mg Taco salad
Leucine 0.471mg 0.549mg Taco salad
Lysine 0.103mg 0.486mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.112mg 0.145mg Taco salad
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.277mg Cracker
Valine 0.294mg 0.343mg Taco salad
Histidine 0.145mg 0.201mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg Cracker
Trans Fat 1.076g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 5.562g 3.446g Taco salad
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 2.606g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.883g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker Taco salad
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
53%
Cracker
20%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cracker
Cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.