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Taco salad vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco salad and Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Taco salad has more Vitamin B12, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has more Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Folate, Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)'s daily need coverage for Iron is 55% higher.
  • Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 4 times less Vitamin B12 than Taco salad. Taco salad contains 0.32µg of Vitamin B12, while Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains 0.09µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco salad and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 Calcium +410.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Iron +384.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +310.8%
Contains more Selenium +368.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 44% 19% 31% 19% 51% 38% 38% 22% 12%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 209% 17% 44% 14% 123% 19% 47% 90% 57%
Contains more Calcium +410.5%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Potassium +38.2%
Contains less Sodium -59.1%
Contains more Zinc +97.1%
Contains more Iron +384.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.7%
Contains more Copper +23%
Contains more Manganese +310.8%
Contains more Selenium +368.2%

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 A +14750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1304%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.5%
Contains more Folate +219%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 0% 0% 6% 13% 42% 24% 41% 26% 32% 40% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 23% 0% 0% 176% 113% 121% 33% 20% 101% 12% 64%
Contains more Vitamin A +14750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +255.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1304%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +419.5%
Contains more Folate +219%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1332.7%
Contains more Protein +41.6%
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +521.7%
Contains more Other +75%
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more Water +1332.7%
Contains more Protein +41.6%
Contains more Fats +15.8%
Contains more Carbs +521.7%
Contains more Other +75%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.6%
50% 38% 13%
Saturated Fat: 3.446 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.883 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated Fat: 1.653 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.835 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +447.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco salad Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) Opinion
Net carbs 11.91g 71.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Protein 6.68g 9.46g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fats 7.46g 8.64g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Carbs 11.91g 74.05g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calories 141kcal 418kcal Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Starch 67.83g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Fructose 0.19g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Sugar 1.29g Taco salad
Fiber 2.8g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Calcium 97mg 19mg Taco salad
Iron 1.15mg 5.57mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Taco salad
Phosphorus 72mg 102mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Potassium 210mg 152mg Taco salad
Sodium 385mg 941mg Taco salad
Zinc 1.36mg 0.69mg Taco salad
Copper 0.113mg 0.139mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Manganese 0.167mg 0.686mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Selenium 2.2µg 10.3µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin A 297IU 2IU Taco salad
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin E 1.15mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg Taco salad
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.702mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.487mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 6.442mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 0.536mg Taco salad
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.086mg Taco salad
Folate 42µg 134µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0.09µg Taco salad
Vitamin K 25.4µg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.116mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Threonine 0.254mg 0.268mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.333mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Leucine 0.549mg 0.652mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lysine 0.486mg 0.172mg Taco salad
Methionine 0.145mg 0.147mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.45mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Valine 0.343mg 0.399mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Histidine 0.201mg 0.197mg Taco salad
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Trans Fat 0.167g Taco salad
Saturated Fat 3.446g 1.653g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Monounsaturated Fat 2.606g 1.986g Taco salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 4.835g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
20%
Taco salad
55%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco salad
Taco salad contains less Sodium (difference - 556mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.793g)
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.