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

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Differences between taco shells and cream cracker

  • Taco shells are higher in phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, cream cracker is richer in iron, vitamin B3, folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Cream cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 72% higher.
  • Taco shells have 3 times more magnesium than cream cracker. While taco shells have 83mg of magnesium, cream cracker has only 25mg.
  • Taco shells have less sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Crackers, cream, GAMESA SABROSAS.

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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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 7.8% 11% 277% 37% 18% 42% 150% 101% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +232%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +143.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.8%
Contains more IronIron +350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.9%
~equal in Copper ~0.111mg

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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
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% 32% 0% 75% 55% 95% 28% 15% 58% 45% 112% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +172.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +108.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +115.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
7% 20% 65% 4% 4%
Protein: 7.01 g
Fats: 20.37 g
Carbs: 64.55 g
Water: 4.45 g
Other: 3.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +43.8%
Contains more OtherOther +89.5%
~equal in Protein ~7.01g
~equal in Fats ~20.37g
~equal in Carbs ~64.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 36% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
29% 58% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.362 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.625 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.45 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +124.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +53.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
85% 10% 2%
Starch: 51.87 g
Sucrose: 6.22 g
Glucose: 0.92 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.27 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +522%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +820%
Contains more FructoseFructose +850%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1170%
~equal in Starch ~51.87g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Cream cracker DV% diff.
Iron 1.64mg 7.38mg 72%
Sodium 324mg 1148mg 36%
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 5.08mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 2.45g 20%
Folate 69µg 149µg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.46µg 19%
Phosphorus 233mg 98mg 19%
Fiber 6.7g 2.4g 17%
Magnesium 83mg 25mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.24mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.065mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.462mg 9%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.778mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.935g 10.625g 9%
Selenium 4.8µg 9.5µg 9%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.66mg 9%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 17.9µg 8%
Saturated fat 7.105g 5.362g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.298mg 7%
Calcium 100mg 26mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.59mg 6%
Choline 29.9mg 5%
Potassium 231mg 129mg 3%
Fats 21.79g 20.37g 2%
Protein 6.41g 7.01g 1%
Fructose 0.1g 0.95g 1%
Starch 54.94g 51.87g 1%
Calories 476kcal 484kcal 0%
Net carbs 56.79g 62.15g N/A
Carbs 63.49g 64.55g 0%
Sugar 1.5g 9.37g N/A
Copper 0.113mg 0.111mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g 3.969g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.045g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 1.542g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Cream cracker
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
20%
Taco shells
40%
Cream cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
71%
Cream cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 824mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.743g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cracker
Cream cracker is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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.
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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients
  2. Cream cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167530/nutrients

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

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