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Wafer vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Wafer and Taco shells?

  • Wafer is higher in Copper, Iron, and Vitamin B2, yet Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Wafer's daily need coverage for Copper is 39% more.
  • Wafer has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While Wafer has 0.266mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells have only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Taco shells are lower.

We used Cookies, chocolate wafers and Taco shells, baked 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.
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
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%
Contains more IronIron +144.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +309.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +18.8%
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%
~equal in Potassium ~231mg

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.
Wafer
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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 0% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +232.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.69mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.216mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.5%
Contains more FatsFats +53.5%
Contains more WaterWater +42.2%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
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32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +42.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Taco shells Opinion
Calories 433kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.6g 6.41g Wafer
Fats 14.2g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 69.3g 56.79g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 63.49g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 53mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 31mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 210mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 4.01mg 1.64mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 3.4g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.463mg 0.113mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 132mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 580mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 10IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 3µg 1µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0.69mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.56mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 4.8µg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.08mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 1.867mg Wafer
Vitamin B5 0.381mg Wafer
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 47µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Wafer
Choline 14.3mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 4.241g 7.105g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.04mg Wafer
Threonine 0.22mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.22mg Wafer
Leucine 0.447mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.281mg 0.197mg Wafer
Methionine 0.105mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.29mg Wafer
Valine 0.323mg 0.287mg Wafer
Histidine 0.128mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer Taco shells
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
21%
Wafer
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.864g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wafer
Wafer is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 35.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
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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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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients
  2. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.