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Bread sticks vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Bread sticks and Taco shells

  • Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily Selenium needs 59% more than Taco shells.
  • Bread sticks have 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Bread sticks have 0.553mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells have 0.08mg.
  • Taco shells are lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread sticks, plain 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 more Iron +161%
Contains more Copper +66.4%
Contains more Selenium +681.3%
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +159.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.6%
Contains more Zinc +83%
Equal in Manganese - 0.56
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 161% 23% 52% 11% 93% 24% 63% 73% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Iron +161%
Contains more Copper +66.4%
Contains more Selenium +681.3%
Contains more Calcium +354.5%
Contains more Magnesium +159.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.6%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains less Sodium -54.6%
Contains more Zinc +83%
Equal in Manganese - 0.56

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 E +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +591.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Folate +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +290.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 148% 128% 100% 33% 17% 122% 0% 6%
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 E +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +591.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Folate +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +290.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.2%
Contains more Other +109.4%
Contains more Fats +129.4%
Equal in Carbs - 63.49
Equal in Water - 6.4
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 Protein +87.2%
Contains more Other +109.4%
Contains more Fats +129.4%
Equal in Carbs - 63.49
Equal in Water - 6.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.628 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +94.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread sticks Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 65.4g 56.79g Bread sticks
Protein 12g 6.41g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 68.4g 63.49g Bread sticks
Calories 412kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.26g 1.5g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 22mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 4.28mg 1.64mg Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 121mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 124mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 713mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.88mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.188mg 0.113mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 37.5µg 4.8µg Bread sticks
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.69mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.216mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.08mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 1.867mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 162µg 69µg Bread sticks
Vitamin K 2.2µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.04mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.227mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.22mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.281mg 0.197mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg 0.18mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.29mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.287mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.167mg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.172g Bread sticks
Saturated Fat 1.41g 7.105g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 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
Bread sticks 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
48%
Bread sticks
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.695g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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 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. Bread sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.