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Muffin vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Muffin and Taco shells

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, and Vitamin B12, however, Taco shells has more Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 26% higher.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
9
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Selenium +70.8%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Iron +26.2%
Contains more Magnesium +730%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains more Zinc +335.1%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Manganese +24.7%
Equal in Sodium - 324
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Selenium +70.8%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Iron +26.2%
Contains more Magnesium +730%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains more Zinc +335.1%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Manganese +24.7%
Equal in Sodium - 324

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.
Muffin
Muffin
8
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.5%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +355.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.5%
Contains more Folate +43.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
1
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Water +290%
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Fats +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +290%
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Fats +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.8%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 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 -60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
5
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Sucrose +2701%
Contains more Glucose +1130%
Contains more Fructose +1110%
Contains more Lactose +440%
Contains more Maltose +370%
Contains more Starch +236.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Muffin
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taco shells
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +2701%
Contains more Glucose +1130%
Contains more Fructose +1110%
Contains more Lactose +440%
Contains more Maltose +370%
Contains more Starch +236.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 4.49g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 16.07g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 53g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 375kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 16.31g 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 1.21g 0.1g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1.1g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 44mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.3mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 10mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 146mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 121mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 336mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.37mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.06mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.449mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 8.2µg 4.8µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 17IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 1µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.69mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.08mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 48µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 8.6µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.04mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.22mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.199mg 0.197mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.257mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.128mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.172g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 2.844g 7.105g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 5.495g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 5.097g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.014g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.27g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.