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

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Significant differences between Taco shells and French bread

  • Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, and Fiber, while French bread is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • French bread covers your daily Selenium needs 45% more than Taco shells.
  • Taco shells have 14 times more Saturated Fat than French bread. Taco shells have 7.105g of Saturated Fat, while French bread has 0.502g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough).

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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
6
:
4
French bread
French bread
Contains more Calcium +112.8%
Contains more Magnesium +167.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.9%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Iron +136%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +518.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.573
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
French bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 146% 23% 54% 13% 94% 29% 50% 75% 162%
Contains more Calcium +112.8%
Contains more Magnesium +167.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.9%
Contains more Potassium +65%
Contains less Sodium -55%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Iron +136%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +518.8%
Equal in Manganese - 0.573

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
French bread
French bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.2%
Contains more Folate +102.9%
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%
French bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 1% 107% 86% 101% 37% 23% 105% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1620%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.2%
Contains more Folate +102.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
3
French bread
French bread
Contains more Fats +918.2%
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Water +222%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Equal in Carbs - 61.93
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
French bread
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more Fats +918.2%
Contains more Protein +102.8%
Contains more Water +222%
Contains more Other +21.5%
Equal in Carbs - 61.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
1
French bread
French bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1696.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
French bread
29% 22% 48%
Saturated Fat: 0.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.83 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1696.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +562%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%

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 French bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 French bread Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 58.83g French bread
Protein 6.41g 13g French bread
Fats 21.79g 2.14g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 61.93g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 319kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 3.59g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 3.1g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 47mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 3.87mg French bread
Magnesium 83mg 31mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 126mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 140mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 720mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 1.05mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.15mg French bread
Manganese 0.56mg 0.573mg French bread
Selenium 4.8µg 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.19mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg French bread
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.427mg French bread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.37mg French bread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 5.38mg French bread
Vitamin B5 0.616mg French bread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.096mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 140µg French bread
Vitamin K 8.6µg 0.5µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.316mg French bread
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.416mg French bread
Leucine 0.837mg 0.762mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.328mg French bread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.168mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.287mg 0.476mg French bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.234mg French bread
Trans Fat 0.172g French bread
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0.502g French bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 0.386g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.83g 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 0.05g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells French bread
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
39%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French bread
French bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.603g)
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.