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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
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 +130.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +67.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
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 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +296.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +406.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +22.3%
Contains more FatsFats +105.6%
Contains more WaterWater +88.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 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 -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +176.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.495g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 SucroseSucrose +2182%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +940%
Contains more FructoseFructose +890%
Contains more StarchStarch +18%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
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.
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
Calories 430kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.69g 6.41g Graham cracker
Fats 10.6g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 74.26g 56.79g Graham cracker
Carbs 77.66g 63.49g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 77mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 170mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 3.78mg 1.64mg Graham cracker
Sugar 24.85g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 3.4g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.17mg 0.113mg Graham cracker
Zinc 0.96mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 46.56g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 185mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 459mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 2IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 1.51mg 0.69mg Graham cracker
Manganese 1.019mg 0.56mg Graham cracker
Selenium 6.3µg 4.8µg 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
Vitamin K 14.3µg 8.6µg Graham cracker
Folate 91µg 69µg Graham cracker
Trans Fat 0.055g 0.172g Graham cracker
Choline 5.9mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 1.633g 7.105g Graham cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 2.509g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.388g 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 0.99g 0.1g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g 0.27g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g 0.014g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Graham 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
32%
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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