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Apple pie vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Apple pie and Taco shells

  • The amount of Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Copper in Taco shells are higher than in Apple pie.
  • Taco shells covers your daily need of Phosphorus 30% more than Apple pie.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Taco shells, baked.

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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 less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Calcium +809.1%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1085.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +870.8%
Contains more Potassium +255.4%
Contains more Zinc +906.3%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains less Sodium -17.9%
Contains more Calcium +809.1%
Contains more Iron +35.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1085.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +870.8%
Contains more Potassium +255.4%
Contains more Zinc +906.3%
Contains more Copper +145.7%
Contains more Manganese +207.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +629.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Contains more Folate +1625%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +629.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Contains more Folate +1625%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +715.6%
Contains more Protein +237.4%
Contains more Fats +98.1%
Contains more Carbs +86.7%
Contains more Other +112.2%
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 Water +715.6%
Contains more Protein +237.4%
Contains more Fats +98.1%
Contains more Carbs +86.7%
Contains more Other +112.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 32.4g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 1.9g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 11g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 34g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 237kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 11mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.21mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 7mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 24mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 65mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 266mg 324mg Apple pie
Zinc 0.16mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.046mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.182mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 124IU 17IU Apple pie
Vitamin A RAE 29µg 1µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.08mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.119mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 4µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.054mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.129mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.07mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.032mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.084mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.038mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 3.797g 7.105g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Taco shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Apple pie
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.