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Popovers vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Popovers and Taco shells different?

  • Popovers are higher in Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Vitamin B3, however, Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Popovers is 60% higher.
  • Popovers contain 3 times more Sodium than Taco shells. While Popovers contain 906mg of Sodium, Taco shells contain only 324mg.

Popovers, dry mix, enriched and Taco shells, baked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Popovers
Popovers
4
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6
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Iron +81.1%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +683.3%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +232%
Contains more Phosphorus +133%
Contains more Potassium +131%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Zinc +83%
Popovers
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 112% 18% 43% 9% 119% 24% 57% 97% 206%
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 +81.1%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +32.3%
Contains more Selenium +683.3%
Contains more Calcium +212.5%
Contains more Magnesium +232%
Contains more Phosphorus +133%
Contains more Potassium +131%
Contains less Sodium -64.2%
Contains more Zinc +83%

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.
Popovers
Popovers
7
:
5
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Folate +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Popovers
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% 1% 108% 34% 64% 29% 10% 109% 10% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Folate +110.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popovers
Popovers
4
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1
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Water +82.8%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Fats +406.7%
Popovers
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 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 +62.2%
Contains more Carbs +11.8%
Contains more Water +82.8%
Contains more Other +36.1%
Contains more Fats +406.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Popovers
Popovers
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2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +567.7%
Popovers
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.983 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.823 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 -86.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +249.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +567.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Popovers 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 Popovers Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 71g 56.79g Popovers
Protein 10.4g 6.41g Popovers
Fats 4.3g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 71g 63.49g Popovers
Calories 371kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Popovers
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 32mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 2.97mg 1.64mg Popovers
Magnesium 25mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 100mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 100mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 906mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.88mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.171mg 0.113mg Popovers
Manganese 0.741mg 0.56mg Popovers
Selenium 37.6µg 4.8µg Popovers
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Popovers
Vitamin B1 0.43mg 0.216mg Popovers
Vitamin B2 0.147mg 0.08mg Popovers
Vitamin B3 3.378mg 1.867mg Popovers
Vitamin B5 0.48mg Popovers
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 145µg 69µg Popovers
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0µg Popovers
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.123mg 0.04mg Popovers
Threonine 0.293mg 0.227mg Popovers
Isoleucine 0.407mg 0.22mg Popovers
Leucine 0.747mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.249mg 0.197mg Popovers
Methionine 0.191mg 0.18mg Popovers
Phenylalanine 0.517mg 0.29mg Popovers
Valine 0.458mg 0.287mg Popovers
Histidine 0.229mg 0.167mg Popovers
Trans Fat 0.172g Popovers
Saturated Fat 0.983g 7.105g Popovers
Monounsaturated Fat 1.984g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.823g 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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is better in case of low diet
Popovers 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
30%
Popovers
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Popovers
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.