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Multigrain bread vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Multigrain bread and Taco shells?

  • Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, yet Taco shells are richer in Vitamin K, and Polyunsaturated fat.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 71% higher.
  • Multigrain bread has 7 times more Selenium than Taco shells. Multigrain bread has 35.8µg of Selenium, while Taco shells have 4.8µg.
  • Multigrain bread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) and Taco shells, baked types in this comparison.

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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.
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
9
:
1
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Calcium +11%
Contains more Iron +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +293%
Contains more Selenium +645.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Magnesium - 83
Equal in Phosphorus - 233
Equal in Potassium - 231
Multigrain bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Calcium +11%
Contains more Iron +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +293%
Contains more Selenium +645.8%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Magnesium - 83
Equal in Phosphorus - 233
Equal in Potassium - 231

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.
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
7
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +473.3%
Equal in Folate - 69
Multigrain bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +473.3%
Equal in Folate - 69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
3
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Protein +126.5%
Contains more Water +391.6%
Contains more Other +20.9%
Contains more Fats +373.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Multigrain bread
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 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 Protein +126.5%
Contains more Water +391.6%
Contains more Other +20.9%
Contains more Fats +373.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +739.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170%
Multigrain bread
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 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 -86.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +739.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
4
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Glucose +1740%
Contains more Fructose +2570%
Contains more Lactose +520%
Contains more Maltose +1720%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Multigrain bread
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 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 Glucose +1740%
Contains more Fructose +2570%
Contains more Lactose +520%
Contains more Maltose +1720%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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.
Multigrain bread Taco shells
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 39.01g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 14.52g 6.41g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 47.11g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 288kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 2.67g 0.1g Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 8.1g 6.7g Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 100mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 1.64mg Multigrain bread
Magnesium 85mg 83mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 247mg 233mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 231mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.85mg 1.61mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.113mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 2.201mg 0.56mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 4.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.216mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.08mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 1.867mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.203mg Multigrain bread
Folate 70µg 69µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.04mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg 0.227mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.22mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.314mg 0.197mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.29mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg 0.287mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg 0.167mg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.172g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 0.948g 7.105g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Multigrain bread 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
27%
Multigrain bread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.