Taco shells vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taco shells and graham cracker
- Taco shells have more fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, while graham cracker has more iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Taco shells cover your daily need for saturated fat, 27% more than graham cracker.
- Taco shells contain 2 times more magnesium than graham cracker. While taco shells contain 83mg of magnesium, graham cracker contains only 40mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in graham cracker is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon).
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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 | +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% |
| Contains more IronIron | +130.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +50.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +30.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +406.8% |
| 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 KVitamin K | +66.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.9% |
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:
6.69 g
Fats:
10.6 g
Carbs:
77.66 g
Water:
3.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +105.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.69g
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
1.633 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.388 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +176.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~5.388g
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:
46.56 g
Sucrose:
22.82 g
Glucose:
1.04 g
Fructose:
0.99 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +18% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2182% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +940% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +890% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 3.78mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 1.633g | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 1.019mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.317mg | 18% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 10.6g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 4.439mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 3.4g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 2.509g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.42mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 185mg | 7% |
| Folate | 69µg | 91µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.96mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 459mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 14.3µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 1.51mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 77.66g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.156mg | 4% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.265mg | 4% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 46.56g | 3% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 6.3µg | 3% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 430kcal | 2% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 77mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 6.69g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.99g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 5.388g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 74.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 24.85g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | 0.055g | 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 | 0.599g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.024g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 4.735g | 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
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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 23.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Graham cracker is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.472g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.