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Pita vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pita and Taco shells

  • Pita has more Copper, while Taco shells has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Zinc.
  • Taco shells covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 35% more than Pita.
  • Pita contains 2 times more Sodium than Taco shells. While Pita contains 536mg of Sodium, Taco shells contain only 324mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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
Pita
1
:
9
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
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
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +17.1%
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
Pita
4
:
6
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.1%
Contains more Folate +187.5%
Pita
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 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 B1 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.1%
Contains more Folate +187.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pita
Pita
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
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
Pita
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
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 Taco shells
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pita Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 53.5g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 9.1g 6.41g Pita
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 1.5g Pita
Fiber 2.2g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 86mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.4mg 1.64mg Taco shells
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
Manganese 0.481mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.267mg 0.216mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.08mg Pita
Vitamin B3 2.142mg 1.867mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 24µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.04mg Pita
Threonine 0.257mg 0.227mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.22mg Pita
Leucine 0.634mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.219mg 0.197mg Pita
Methionine 0.16mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.29mg Pita
Valine 0.394mg 0.287mg Pita
Histidine 0.195mg 0.167mg Pita
Trans Fat 0.172g Pita
Saturated Fat 0.166g 7.105g Pita
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita 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
15%
Pita
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Pita
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita 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 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.