Filo vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Filo and Taco shells different?
- Filo is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3, while Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
- Filo covers your daily need of Selenium 34% more than Taco shells.
- Filo contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Filo contains 0.341mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells contain 0.08mg.
- Filo is lower in Saturated Fat.
Phyllo dough and Taco shells, baked types were used 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.
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Iron
+95.7%
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Selenium
+385.4%
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Calcium
+809.1%
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Magnesium
+453.3%
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Phosphorus
+210.7%
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Potassium
+212.2%
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Sodium
-32.9%
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Zinc
+228.6%
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Copper
+11.9%
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Manganese
+17.6%
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Iron
+95.7%
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Selenium
+385.4%
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Calcium
+809.1%
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Magnesium
+453.3%
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Phosphorus
+210.7%
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Potassium
+212.2%
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-32.9%
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Zinc
+228.6%
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Copper
+11.9%
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Manganese
+17.6%
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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Vitamin B1
+150.5%
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Vitamin B2
+326.3%
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Vitamin B3
+118.2%
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Folate
+27.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+762.5%
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Vitamin B6
+576.7%
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Vitamin K
+244%
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Vitamin B1
+150.5%
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Vitamin B2
+326.3%
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Vitamin B3
+118.2%
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Folate
+27.5%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin E
+762.5%
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Vitamin B6
+576.7%
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Vitamin K
+244%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+10.8%
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Water
+409.4%
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Fats
+263.2%
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Carbs
+20.7%
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+12.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Protein:
7.1 g
Fats:
6 g
Carbs:
52.6 g
Water:
32.6 g
Other:
1.7 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
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1.91 g
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Protein
+10.8%
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+409.4%
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Fats
+263.2%
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Carbs
+20.7%
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+12.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-79.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+120.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+495.3%
Saturated Fat:
1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.923 g
Saturated Fat:
7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.495 g
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-79.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+120.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+495.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 50.7g | 56.79g |
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| Protein | 7.1g | 6.41g |
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| Fats | 6g | 21.79g |
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| Carbs | 52.6g | 63.49g |
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| Calories | 299kcal | 476kcal |
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| Starch | 54.94g |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Sugar | 0.18g | 1.5g |
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| Fiber | 1.9g | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 100mg |
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| Iron | 3.21mg | 1.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 75mg | 233mg |
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| Potassium | 74mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 483mg | 324mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 1.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.101mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.476mg | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 23.3µg | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.541mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.341mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.073mg | 1.867mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.302mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 88µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 8.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.088mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.194mg | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.246mg | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.49mg | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.158mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.126mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.359mg | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.286mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.159mg | 0.167mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.47g | 7.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.149g | 6.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.923g | 5.495g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 159mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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.