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Taco shells vs. Chocolate eclair — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco shells and Chocolate eclair

  • Taco shells are richer than Chocolate eclair in Fiber, Iron, Calcium, Polyunsaturated fat, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Taco shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 29% more than Chocolate eclair.
  • Taco shells have 3 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Chocolate eclair. Taco shells have 6.935g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Chocolate eclair has 2g.
  • Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and HEINZ, WEIGHT WATCHER, Chocolate Eclair, frozen.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +134.3%
Equal in Sodium - 300
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 27% 0% 0% 0% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +108.3%
Contains more Iron +134.3%
Equal in Sodium - 300

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +341.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +341.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Fats +215.8%
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +639.1%
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
4% 7% 40% 47%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 40.3 g
Water: 47.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Fats +215.8%
Contains more Carbs +57.5%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +639.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
22% 32% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.4 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.9 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

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 Chocolate eclair
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Chocolate eclair Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 38.2g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 4.4g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 6.9g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 40.3g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 241kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 16.8g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 2.1g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 48mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 0.7mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 300mg Chocolate eclair
Zinc 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 75IU Chocolate eclair
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B6 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0.2g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 1.4g Chocolate eclair
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 2g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 2.9g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Chocolate eclair
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
0%
Chocolate eclair
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
8%
Chocolate eclair

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.705g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate eclair
Chocolate eclair is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Chocolate eclair - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167922/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.