Taco shells vs. Wafer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Taco shells and Wafer?
- Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2.
- Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 39% more.
- Taco shells have 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Wafer. While Taco shells have 0.203mg of Vitamin B6, Wafer has only 0.051mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Wafer is lower.
We used Taco shells, baked and Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 | +56.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +222.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +144.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +309.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +18.8% |
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 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +298% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +258.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +232.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +42.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.6g
~equal in
Other
~2g
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
4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.153 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +42.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 476kcal | 433kcal |
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| Protein | 6.41g | 6.6g |
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| Fats | 21.79g | 14.2g |
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| Net carbs | 56.79g | 69.3g |
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| Carbs | 63.49g | 72.7g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 53mg |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 31mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 210mg |
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 4.01mg |
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| Sugar | 1.5g | 37.43g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 3.4g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.463mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 1.09mg |
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| Starch | 54.94g |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 132mg |
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| Sodium | 324mg | 580mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.72mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.696mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 5.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 2.858mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.051mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 2.4µg |
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| Folate | 69µg | 47µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Choline | 29.9mg | 14.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.105g | 4.241g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.935g | 4.865g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 4.153g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.096mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.22mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.261mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.447mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.281mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.105mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.308mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.323mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.128mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.002g |
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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
20%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.864g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 256mg)
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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