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Taco shells vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco shells and Bread crumbs different?

  • Bread crumbs have more Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B12 than Taco shells.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Bread crumbs is 63% higher.
  • Taco shells contain 6 times more Saturated Fat than Bread crumbs. While Taco shells contain 7.105g of Saturated Fat, Bread crumbs contain only 1.203g.

Taco shells, baked and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain 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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
5
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5
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Magnesium +93%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Iron +194.5%
Contains more Copper +125.7%
Contains more Manganese +64.1%
Contains more Selenium +425%
Equal in Zinc - 1.45
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Bread crumbs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 55% 182% 31% 71% 18% 96% 40% 85% 120% 138%
Contains more Magnesium +93%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -55.7%
Contains more Zinc +11%
Contains more Calcium +83%
Contains more Iron +194.5%
Contains more Copper +125.7%
Contains more Manganese +64.1%
Contains more Selenium +425%
Equal in Zinc - 1.45

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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
4
:
6
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.3%
Contains more Folate +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Bread crumbs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 242% 93% 125% 34% 28% 81% 44% 17%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +347.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +255.3%
Contains more Folate +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
1
:
4
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +49.7%
Equal in Water - 6.51
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
Bread crumbs
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more Fats +311.1%
Contains more Protein +108.3%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Other +49.7%
Equal in Water - 6.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
1
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +577.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Bread crumbs
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +577.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
3
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4
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1720%
Contains more Fructose +2360%
Contains more Maltose +1820%
Equal in Starch - 59.66
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
Bread crumbs
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1720%
Contains more Fructose +2360%
Contains more Maltose +1820%
Equal in Starch - 59.66

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco shells Bread crumbs
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Taco shells Bread crumbs Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 67.48g Bread crumbs
Protein 6.41g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 21.79g 5.3g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 71.98g Bread crumbs
Calories 476kcal 395kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 59.66g Bread crumbs
Fructose 0.1g 2.46g Bread crumbs
Sugar 1.5g 6.2g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 4.5g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Iron 1.64mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Magnesium 83mg 43mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 165mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 196mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 732mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 1.45mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Manganese 0.56mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 4.8µg 25.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.08mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.121mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 107µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 8.6µg 6.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.227mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.837mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.197mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.18mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.287mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.167mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Trans Fat 0.172g Bread crumbs
Saturated Fat 7.105g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 1.023g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 2.06g 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Bread crumbs
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
20%
Taco shells
55%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs 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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients
  2. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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.