Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) and taco
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12 and phosphorus.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) covers your daily iron needs 55% more than taco.
- Taco has 14 times less vitamin B1 than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has 0.702mg of vitamin B1, while taco has 0.05mg.
- Taco contains less sodium.
- Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is 74, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 IronIron | +368.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +80.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +175.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +39.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +368.4% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +153.6% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.8% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1304% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +711.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +290.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +66% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +605.3% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1900% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +933.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +91.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273% |
Contains more OtherOther | +78.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +47% |
Contains more WaterWater | +1029.1% |
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Protein
~8.86g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +122.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
67.83 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.12 g
Fructose:
0.19 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.98 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +358.9% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +66.7% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +57.9% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Iron | 5.57mg | 1.19mg | 55% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.702mg | 0.05mg | 54% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0.93µg | 35% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.487mg | 0.06mg | 33% |
Vitamin B3 | 6.442mg | 1.65mg | 30% |
Folate | 134µg | 19µg | 29% |
Sodium | 941mg | 397mg | 24% |
Starch | 67.83g | 14.78g | 22% |
Manganese | 0.686mg | 0.249mg | 19% |
Carbs | 74.05g | 19.85g | 18% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 4.835g | 3.042g | 12% |
Saturated fat | 1.653g | 4.384g | 12% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg | 11% | |
Phosphorus | 102mg | 178mg | 11% |
Calories | 418kcal | 226kcal | 10% |
Zinc | 0.69mg | 1.75mg | 10% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 15.3µg | 8% |
Calcium | 19mg | 89mg | 7% |
Copper | 0.139mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
Fats | 8.64g | 12.7g | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.986g | 4.411g | 6% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 3.9g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 1.15mg | 0.6mg | 4% |
Choline | 16.7mg | 32mg | 3% |
Potassium | 152mg | 209mg | 2% |
Selenium | 10.3µg | 9.2µg | 2% |
Magnesium | 23mg | 32mg | 2% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 20µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
Protein | 9.46g | 8.86g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 71.25g | 15.95g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.29g | 0.9g | N/A |
Vitamin B6 | 0.086mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.167g | 0.467g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.116mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.333mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.652mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.172mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.45mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
Fructose | 0.19g | 0.3g | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.535g | 0.166g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.25g | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
51%

22%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%

40%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 544mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?

Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.731g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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