Taco shells vs. Saltine cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco shells and saltine cracker?
- Taco shells are higher in phosphorus and fiber, yet saltine cracker is higher in iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and folate.
- Saltine cracker's daily need coverage for iron is 76% more.
- Taco shells have 29 times more Saturated Fat than saltine cracker. While taco shells have 7.105g of Saturated Fat, saltine cracker has only 0.244g.
- The amount of saturated Fat in saltine cracker is lower.
We used Taco shells, baked and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium types in this article.
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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 | +219.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +354.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +71.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +106.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +370.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +28.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +345.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +637.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +206.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +79.7% |
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:
10.5 g
Fats:
1.6 g
Carbs:
82.3 g
Water:
3.4 g
Other:
2.2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1261.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +88.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
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
0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.685 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4783.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +702.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -96.6% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 476kcal | 393kcal |
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| Protein | 6.41g | 10.5g |
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| Fats | 21.79g | 1.6g |
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| Net carbs | 56.79g | 79.6g |
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| Carbs | 63.49g | 82.3g |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 115mg |
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 7.72mg |
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| Sugar | 1.5g | 0.38g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.7g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.145mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.94mg |
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| Starch | 54.94g |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 113mg |
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| Sodium | 324mg | 849mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.637mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 21.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.518mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.59mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 5.714mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.085mg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 4.9µg |
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| Folate | 69µg | 124µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Choline | 29.9mg | 19.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.105g | 0.244g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.935g | 0.142g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.685g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.138mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.287mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.378mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.716mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.29mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.18mg | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.514mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.439mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.224mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
76%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 525mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco shells is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.861g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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