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Pecan pie vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pecan pie and Taco shells

  • Pecan pie has more Selenium, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B2, however, Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily Cholesterol needs 29% more than Taco shells.
  • Taco shells contain 82 times less Vitamin A RAE than Pecan pie. Pecan pie contains 82µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Taco shells contain 1µg.
  • Taco shells have less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
4
:
6
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.1%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.9%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%
Pecan pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 56% 19% 41% 12% 35% 28% 71% 93% 66%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains less Sodium -19.1%
Contains more Copper +86.7%
Contains more Manganese +27.1%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.9%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.8%

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.
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
5
:
7
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.3%
Contains more Folate +165.4%
Pecan pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 0% 0% 1% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 20% 22% 0%
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 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +238.3%
Contains more Folate +165.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
2
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Water +204.7%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Equal in Fats - 21.79
Pecan pie
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 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 +204.7%
Contains more Protein +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.6%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Equal in Fats - 21.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pecan pie
Pecan pie
3
:
0
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.495
Pecan pie
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.71 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 -43.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 5.495

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pecan pie Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 52.2g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 4.9g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 22.2g 21.79g Pecan pie
Carbs 52.2g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 412kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Pecan pie
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 32mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.48mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 26mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 94mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 133mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 262mg 324mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.02mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.211mg 0.113mg Pecan pie
Manganese 0.712mg 0.56mg Pecan pie
Selenium 12µg 4.8µg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 357IU 17IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 1µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.08mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 0.847mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 26µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.04mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.189mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0.22mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.372mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.248mg 0.197mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.125mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.255mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.116mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 87mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Pecan pie
Saturated Fat 3.989g 7.105g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 11.181g 6.935g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 5.495g Pecan pie
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
Pecan pie 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
17%
Pecan pie
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Pecan pie
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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.

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.