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

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Summary of differences between Graham cracker and Taco shells

  • Graham cracker has more Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Taco shells has more Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Taco shells covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 27% more than Graham cracker.
  • Graham cracker contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While Graham cracker contains 0.317mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells contain only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Graham cracker is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 Iron +130.5%
Contains more Copper +50.4%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +31.3%
Contains more Calcium +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +107.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 142% 29% 80% 15% 60% 27% 57% 133% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Iron +130.5%
Contains more Copper +50.4%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +31.3%
Contains more Calcium +29.9%
Contains more Magnesium +107.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains more Potassium +35.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Zinc +67.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.8%
Contains more Folate +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 31% 0% 0% 67% 74% 84% 26% 36% 69% 0% 36%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin E +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +137.8%
Contains more Folate +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Water +88.8%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 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 Carbs +22.3%
Contains more Fats +105.6%
Contains more Water +88.8%
Contains more Other +15.1%
Equal in Protein - 6.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.495
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.388 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -77%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +176.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.495

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2182%
Contains more Glucose +940%
Contains more Fructose +890%
Contains more Starch +18%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
65% 32%
Starch: 46.56 g
Sucrose: 22.82 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 0.99 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +2182%
Contains more Glucose +940%
Contains more Fructose +890%
Contains more Starch +18%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Graham cracker Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 74.26g 56.79g Graham cracker
Protein 6.69g 6.41g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 77.66g 63.49g Graham cracker
Calories 430kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 46.56g 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.99g 0.1g Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 3.4g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 77mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 3.78mg 1.64mg Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 185mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 170mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 459mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.96mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.17mg 0.113mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.56mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 4.8µg Graham cracker
Vitamin A 2IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.69mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.216mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B2 0.317mg 0.08mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B3 4.439mg 1.867mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Graham cracker
Vitamin B6 0.156mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 91µg 69µg Graham cracker
Vitamin K 14.3µg 8.6µg Graham cracker
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
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.172g Graham cracker
Saturated Fat 1.633g 7.105g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.014g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.27g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Graham cracker Taco shells
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
35%
Graham cracker
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Graham cracker
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.472g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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 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.

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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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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