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

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin pie and Taco shells?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, yet Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 50% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Taco shells, baked types in this comparison.

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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.
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
3
:
7
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Copper +31%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Iron +82.2%
Contains more Magnesium +492.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +312.8%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Pumpkin pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
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 -26.2%
Contains more Copper +31%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Iron +82.2%
Contains more Magnesium +492.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +312.8%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%

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.
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
7
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +20100%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Folate +165.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
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 +20100%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Folate +165.4%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
1
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Water +687.3%
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.3%
Contains more Other +69%
Pumpkin pie
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 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 +687.3%
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.3%
Contains more Other +69%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.5%
Pumpkin pie
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 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 -72%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
5
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Sucrose +830%
Contains more Glucose +3680%
Contains more Fructose +2750%
Contains more Lactose +1900%
Contains more Maltose +850%
Contains more Starch +412%
Contains more Galactose +900%
Pumpkin pie
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Taco shells
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +830%
Contains more Glucose +3680%
Contains more Fructose +2750%
Contains more Lactose +1900%
Contains more Maltose +850%
Contains more Starch +412%
Contains more Galactose +900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pumpkin pie Taco shells
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals 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 Pumpkin pie Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 33.03g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 3.9g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 9.75g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 34.83g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 243kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 10.73g 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 2.85g 0.1g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 18.88g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1.8g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 64mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 0.9mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 14mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 81mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 167mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 239mg 324mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.113mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 5.4µg 4.8µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 17IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 448µg 1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.69mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.08mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 26µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 8.6µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.04mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.297mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.192mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.249mg 0.18mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.211mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.088mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 7.105g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin 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
38%
Pumpkin pie
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.