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

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Differences between Pita bread and Taco shells

  • Pita bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pita bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Pita bread has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While Pita bread has 0.327mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells have only 0.08mg.
  • Pita bread has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, pita, white, enriched 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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
3
:
7
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Selenium +464.6%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.2%
Contains more Potassium +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.6%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
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 +59.8%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Selenium +464.6%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.2%
Contains more Potassium +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.6%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%

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.
Pita bread
Pita bread
5
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.1%
Contains more Folate +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4200%
Pita 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% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
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 B1 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.1%
Contains more Folate +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
2
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Water +401.6%
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Equal in Other - 1.91
Pita bread
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 +42%
Contains more Water +401.6%
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita bread
Pita bread
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6504.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.1%
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 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 -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6504.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita bread Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 9.1g 6.41g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 55.7g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 275kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.3g 1.5g Pita bread
Fiber 2.2g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 86mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 2.62mg 1.64mg Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 97mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 120mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 536mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.84mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.168mg 0.113mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 27.1µg 4.8µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 0.216mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.08mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 1.867mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 107µg 69µg Pita bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.04mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.257mg 0.227mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.22mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.634mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.219mg 0.197mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.16mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.29mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.287mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.195mg 0.167mg Pita bread
Trans Fat 0.172g Pita bread
Saturated Fat 0.166g 7.105g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 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

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Pita 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
36%
Pita bread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 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.
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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.