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Taco shells vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco shells and Muffin

  • Taco shells have more Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Muffin have more Vitamin K, Choline, and Vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 26% higher.
  • Muffin has 8 times less Magnesium than Taco shells. Taco shells have 83mg of Magnesium, while Muffin has 10mg.
  • Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins).

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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 +127.3%
Contains more Iron +26.2%
Contains more Magnesium +730%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains more Zinc +335.1%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Manganese +24.7%
Contains more Selenium +70.8%
Equal in Sodium - 336
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 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Iron +26.2%
Contains more Magnesium +730%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.6%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains more Zinc +335.1%
Contains more Copper +88.3%
Contains more Manganese +24.7%
Contains more Selenium +70.8%
Equal in Sodium - 336

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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Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.5%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +355.8%
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% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407.5%
Contains more Folate +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +355.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Fats +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Contains more Water +290%
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% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Fats +35.6%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
Contains more Other +29.1%
Contains more Water +290%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.5%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +236.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2701%
Contains more Glucose +1130%
Contains more Fructose +1110%
Contains more Lactose +440%
Contains more Maltose +370%
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
34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +236.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +2701%
Contains more Glucose +1130%
Contains more Fructose +1110%
Contains more Lactose +440%
Contains more Maltose +370%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 51.9g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 4.49g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 16.07g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 53g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 375kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 16.31g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 1.5g 31.47g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 1.1g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 44mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 1.3mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 10mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 146mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 121mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 336mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.37mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.06mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.449mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 17IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.168mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.163mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.418mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.04mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 48µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 8.6µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.066mg Muffin
Threonine 0.227mg 0.181mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.224mg Muffin
Leucine 0.837mg 0.421mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.199mg Muffin
Methionine 0.18mg 0.115mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.277mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.257mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.128mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0.2g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 2.844g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 4.822g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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