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

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Summary of differences between Protein bread and Taco shells

  • Protein bread has more Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Folate, while Taco shells has more Fiber.
  • Protein bread covers your daily need of Selenium 51% more than Taco shells.
  • Protein bread contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While Protein bread contains 0.394mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells contain only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Protein bread is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, protein (includes gluten) 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.
Protein bread
Protein bread
7
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3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Calcium +24%
Contains more Iron +153%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +269%
Contains more Manganese +162.9%
Contains more Selenium +585.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Protein bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
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 +24%
Contains more Iron +153%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +269%
Contains more Manganese +162.9%
Contains more Selenium +585.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%

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.
Protein bread
Protein bread
5
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +561.5%
Protein bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 0% 90% 91% 81% 26% 17% 87% 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 B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +68.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +561.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein bread
Protein bread
2
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Protein +88.8%
Contains more Water +525%
Contains more Fats +890.5%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Equal in Other - 1.91
Protein bread
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 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 +88.8%
Contains more Water +525%
Contains more Fats +890.5%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein bread
Protein bread
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3689.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.6%
Protein bread
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.009 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 -95.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3689.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Protein bread Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 40.8g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 12.1g 6.41g Protein bread
Fats 2.2g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 43.8g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 245kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.44g 1.5g Protein bread
Fiber 3g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 124mg 100mg Protein bread
Iron 4.15mg 1.64mg Protein bread
Magnesium 65mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 185mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 322mg 231mg Protein bread
Sodium 404mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.82mg 1.61mg Protein bread
Copper 0.417mg 0.113mg Protein bread
Manganese 1.472mg 0.56mg Protein bread
Selenium 32.9µg 4.8µg Protein bread
Vitamin A 5IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.36mg 0.216mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.394mg 0.08mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 4.289mg 1.867mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 116µg 69µg Protein bread
Vitamin K 1.3µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.148mg 0.04mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.366mg 0.227mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.471mg 0.22mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.858mg 0.837mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.372mg 0.197mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.199mg 0.18mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.29mg Protein bread
Valine 0.518mg 0.287mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.271mg 0.167mg Protein bread
Trans Fat 0.172g Protein bread
Saturated Fat 0.332g 7.105g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.183g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.009g 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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Protein bread Taco shells
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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
33%
Protein bread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Protein bread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.773g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.