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Cream cracker vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cream cracker and Taco shells

  • Cream cracker is higher in Iron, Vitamin B3, Folate, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cream cracker's daily need coverage for Iron is 72% higher.
  • Taco shells have less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
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 IronIron +350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +232%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg

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% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
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 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 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 OtherOther +89.5%
Contains more WaterWater +43.8%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g
~equal in Fats ~21.79g
~equal in Carbs ~63.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 58% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 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 -24.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
85% 10% 2%
Starch: 51.87 g
Sucrose: 6.22 g
Glucose: 0.92 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.27 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 +522%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +820%
Contains more FructoseFructose +850%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1170%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~54.94g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream cracker Taco shells Opinion
Calories 484kcal 476kcal Cream cracker
Protein 7.01g 6.41g Cream cracker
Fats 20.37g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 62.15g 56.79g Cream cracker
Carbs 64.55g 63.49g Cream cracker
Magnesium 25mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 26mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 129mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 7.38mg 1.64mg Cream cracker
Sugar 9.37g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 2.4g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.111mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.66mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 51.87g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 98mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 1148mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 1.59mg 0.69mg Cream cracker
Manganese 0.778mg 0.56mg Cream cracker
Selenium 9.5µg 4.8µg Cream cracker
Vitamin B1 0.298mg 0.216mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B2 0.24mg 0.08mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B3 5.08mg 1.867mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B5 0.462mg Cream cracker
Vitamin B6 0.065mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 0µg Cream cracker
Vitamin K 17.9µg 8.6µg Cream cracker
Folate 149µg 69µg Cream cracker
Trans Fat 3.969g 0.172g Taco shells
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 5.362g 7.105g Cream cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 10.625g 6.935g Cream cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 2.45g 5.495g 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
Fructose 0.95g 0.1g Cream cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.045g 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.542g 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cream cracker 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
40%
Cream cracker
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Cream cracker
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 824mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.743g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/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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