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Cornbread vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cornbread and Taco shells

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Taco shells are richer in Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 37% more.
  • Cornbread contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Cornbread contains 0.272mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells contain 0.08mg.
  • Taco shells contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix) 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.
Cornbread
Cornbread
3
:
7
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Iron +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +75.4%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Potassium +104.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Zinc +182.5%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Cornbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Iron +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +75.4%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Potassium +104.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Zinc +182.5%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%

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.
Cornbread
Cornbread
8
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +576.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +72%
Cornbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Taco shells
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 +576.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +72%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornbread
Cornbread
4
:
1
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +83.2%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Equal in Carbs - 63.49
Cornbread
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Taco shells
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 +21.9%
Contains more Other +83.2%
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Equal in Carbs - 63.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cornbread
Cornbread
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.935
Cornbread
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.935

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 63g 56.79g Cornbread
Protein 7g 6.41g Cornbread
Fats 12.2g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 69.5g 63.49g Cornbread
Calories 418kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 20.34g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 6.5g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 57mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 2.5mg 1.64mg Cornbread
Magnesium 24mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 489mg 233mg Cornbread
Potassium 113mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 817mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.57mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.085mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.315mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 5.6µg 4.8µg Cornbread
Vitamin A 115IU 17IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 19µg 1µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.427mg 0.216mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.08mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 3.342mg 1.867mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.128mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 93µg 69µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 5µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.04mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.224mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.254mg 0.22mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.632mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.198mg 0.197mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.133mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.29mg Cornbread
Valine 0.32mg 0.287mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.177mg 0.167mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.091g 7.105g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.719g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.682g 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
Cornbread 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
33%
Cornbread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Cornbread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.014g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.