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Crackers vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Crackers and Taco shells different?

  • Crackers are higher in Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, and Vitamin B3, however, Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Crackers is 51% higher.
  • Crackers contain 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While Crackers contain 0.456mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells contain only 0.08mg.
  • Taco shells have less Sodium.

Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Taco shells, baked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20%
Contains more IronIron +145.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +361.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +95.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +228.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~233mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +339.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +470%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +705.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +211.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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
Contains more FatsFats +21.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30.4%
Contains more WaterWater +103.8%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g
~equal in Carbs ~63.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
36% 36% 28%
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 -21.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +139.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.935g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 12%
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
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
Contains more SucroseSucrose +595%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +370%
Contains more FructoseFructose +190%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +380%
Contains more StarchStarch +10.6%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Taco shells Opinion
Calories 510kcal 476kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 6.41g Crackers
Fats 26.43g 21.79g Crackers
Net carbs 59g 56.79g Crackers
Carbs 61.3g 63.49g Taco shells
Magnesium 18mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 120mg 100mg Crackers
Potassium 118mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 4.03mg 1.64mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 2.3g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.104mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.49mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 49.69g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 248mg 233mg Crackers
Sodium 726mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.69mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 6.7µg 4.8µg Crackers
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.216mg Crackers
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.08mg Crackers
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 1.867mg Crackers
Vitamin B5 0.417mg Crackers
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 69.3µg 8.6µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 69µg Crackers
Trans Fat 1.076g 0.172g Taco shells
Choline 9.6mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 5.562g 7.105g Crackers
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 5.495g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.04mg Crackers
Threonine 0.193mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.22mg Crackers
Leucine 0.471mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.103mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.112mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.29mg Crackers
Valine 0.294mg 0.287mg Crackers
Histidine 0.145mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.29g 0.1g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.27g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.014g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 5.097g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers Taco shells
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Crackers
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 402mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco shells
Taco shells is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Crackers
Crackers 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 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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. 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.

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