Taco shells vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Taco shells and Gingerbread?
- Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Folate, yet Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 26% higher.
- Taco shells have 4 times more Zinc than Gingerbread. Taco shells have 1.61mg of Zinc, while Gingerbread has 0.39mg.
- Gingerbread contains less Saturated Fat.
We used Taco shells, baked and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe 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.
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Calcium
+40.8%
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Magnesium
+18.6%
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Phosphorus
+331.5%
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Zinc
+312.8%
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Iron
+75.6%
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Potassium
+90%
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Copper
+72.6%
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Manganese
+22%
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Selenium
+239.6%
Equal in Sodium - 327
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Calcium
+40.8%
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Magnesium
+18.6%
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Phosphorus
+331.5%
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Zinc
+312.8%
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Iron
+75.6%
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Potassium
+90%
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Copper
+72.6%
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Manganese
+22%
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Selenium
+239.6%
Equal in Sodium - 327
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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Vitamin B1
+13.7%
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Folate
+109.1%
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Vitamin A
+182.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+102.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.738
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
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Vitamin B1
+13.7%
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Folate
+109.1%
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Vitamin A
+182.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+102.5%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.738
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.19
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+64.4%
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Fats
+32.9%
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Carbs
+29%
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Water
+337.5%
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Other
+30.9%
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
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1.91 g
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
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Protein
+64.4%
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Fats
+32.9%
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Carbs
+29%
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Water
+337.5%
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+30.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30.3%
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Saturated Fat
-42%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124
Saturated Fat:
7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.495 g
Saturated Fat:
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.216 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+30.3%
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Saturated Fat
-42%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.124
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 56.79g | 49.2g |
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| Protein | 6.41g | 3.9g |
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| Fats | 21.79g | 16.4g |
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| Carbs | 63.49g | 49.2g |
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| Calories | 476kcal | 356kcal |
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| Starch | 54.94g |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Sugar | 1.5g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 71mg |
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 70mg |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 439mg |
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| Sodium | 324mg | 327mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.39mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.195mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.683mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 16.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 48IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 14µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.738mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.19mg |
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| Folate | 69µg | 33µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.047mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.124mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.151mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.279mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.131mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.08mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.195mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.173mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.087mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 32mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.105g | 4.122g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.003g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.935g | 7.124g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 4.216g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.983g)
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.