Taco shells vs. Cheese crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco shells and cheese crackers
- Taco shells have more fiber and magnesium; however, cheese crackers have more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B2, selenium, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for iron for cheese crackers is 41% higher.
- Cheese crackers have 3 times less magnesium than taco shells. Taco shells have 83mg of magnesium, while cheese crackers have 25mg.
- Taco shells are lower in sodium.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index than cheese crackers.
Food types used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Crackers, cheese, regular.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +232% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +36% |
| Contains more IronIron | +197.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +181.3% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +19.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +243.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +217.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +160.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +322.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +227.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +120.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
10.93 g
Fats:
22.74 g
Carbs:
59.42 g
Water:
3.55 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +70.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~22.74g
~equal in
Carbs
~59.42g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
10.09 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +20.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
52.56 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.3 g
Fructose:
0.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.84 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +200% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +270% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +3740% |
~equal in
Starch
~52.56g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 4.88mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 10.09g | 31% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.562mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 973mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 6.113mg | 27% |
| Folate | 69µg | 152µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.338mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.3g | 18% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 13.5µg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 25mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.34µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 2.19mg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 10.93g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.472mg | 9% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 5.288g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 200mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 136mg | 4% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 8.7mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 1.19mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 5.744g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 156mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 9.4µg | 1% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 489kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 52.56g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.125mg | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 59.42g | 1% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 22.74g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 57.12g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 4.53g | N/A |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | 0.542g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.295mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.744mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.194mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.478mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.715g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 9.25g | 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
20%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
69%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cheese crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.817g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheese crackers is relatively richer in vitamins
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.