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Taco shells vs. English muffins — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco shells and English muffins different?

  • Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, while English muffins are higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2.
  • English muffins covers your daily need of Selenium 32% more than Taco shells.
  • Taco shells contain 10 times more Saturated Fat than English muffins. Taco shells contain 7.105g of Saturated Fat, while English muffins contain 0.733g.

Taco shells, baked and English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (includes sourdough) types were 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.
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.9%
Contains more Calcium +63%
Contains more Iron +143.9%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.505
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 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +111.9%
Contains less Sodium -23.8%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +10.9%
Contains more Calcium +63%
Contains more Iron +143.9%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Selenium +366.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.505

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118%
Contains more Folate +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118%
Contains more Folate +36.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1189.3%
Contains more Carbs +43.7%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Water +580.6%
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
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Fats +1189.3%
Contains more Carbs +43.7%
Contains more Other +11.7%
Contains more Protein +38.4%
Contains more Water +580.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1710.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1003.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1710.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1003.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +47.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +560%
Contains more Fructose +590%
Contains more Maltose +2080%
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
91% 2% 5%
Starch: 37.2 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.66 g
Fructose: 0.69 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +47.7%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +560%
Contains more Fructose +590%
Contains more Maltose +2080%

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 English muffins
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 English muffins Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 40.67g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 8.87g English muffins
Fats 21.79g 1.69g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 44.17g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 227kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 37.2g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 1.5g 3.53g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 3.5g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 163mg English muffins
Iron 1.64mg 4mg English muffins
Magnesium 83mg 24mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 92mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 109mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 425mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 1.05mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.135mg English muffins
Manganese 0.56mg 0.505mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 22.4µg English muffins
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.31mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.477mg English muffins
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.25mg English muffins
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.07mg English muffins
Vitamin B5 0.363mg English muffins
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.054mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 94µg English muffins
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffins
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.2µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.108mg English muffins
Threonine 0.227mg 0.331mg English muffins
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.404mg English muffins
Leucine 0.837mg 0.652mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.45mg English muffins
Methionine 0.18mg 153mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.417mg English muffins
Valine 0.287mg 0.454mg English muffins
Histidine 0.167mg 0.201mg English muffins
Trans Fat 0.172g 0g English muffins
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0.733g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 0.383g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.498g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.048g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells English muffins
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
32%
English muffins
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
58%
English muffins

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 101mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.372g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. English muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.