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Taco vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco and crackers

  • Taco has more vitamin B12 and zinc, while crackers have more vitamin K, iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folate, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 45% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in taco is lower.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of crackers is 63.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Crackers, standard snack-type, 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.
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34.8%
Contains more IronIron +238.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +97.2%

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.
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +405%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +732%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +352.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +384.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +33.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1715.9%
Contains more FatsFats +108.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +208.8%
Contains more OtherOther +58.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -21.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +48.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +331.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +236.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1637.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +135%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Fructose ~0.29g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 13.137g 67%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 69.3µg 45%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Iron 1.19mg 4.03mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.416mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.456mg 30%
Fats 12.7g 26.43g 21%
Folate 19µg 92µg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 4.352mg 17%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 3.03mg 16%
Starch 14.78g 49.69g 14%
Calories 226kcal 510kcal 14%
Sodium 397mg 726mg 14%
Carbs 19.85g 61.3g 14%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.491mg 11%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.49mg 11%
Phosphorus 178mg 248mg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Fiber 3.9g 2.3g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 6.553g 5%
Selenium 9.2µg 6.7µg 5%
Saturated fat 4.384g 5.562g 5%
Choline 32mg 9.6mg 4%
Protein 8.86g 6.64g 4%
Potassium 209mg 118mg 3%
Calcium 89mg 120mg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.104mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.063mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 59g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 8.18g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 1.485g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Crackers
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
22%
Taco
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients
  2. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients

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

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