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

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What are the main differences between Taco shells and Multigrain bread?

  • Taco shells are richer in Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat, yet Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 71% higher.
  • Taco shells have 8 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Multigrain bread. Taco shells have 6.935g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Multigrain bread has 0.826g.
  • Multigrain bread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Taco shells, baked and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) 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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
1
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9
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Calcium +11%
Contains more Iron +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +293%
Contains more Selenium +645.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 85
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Equal in Potassium - 250
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Multigrain bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 102% 61% 106% 23% 54% 51% 103% 288% 196%
Contains less Sodium -21.7%
Contains more Calcium +11%
Contains more Iron +65.9%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +171.7%
Contains more Manganese +293%
Contains more Selenium +645.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 85
Equal in Phosphorus - 247
Equal in Potassium - 250

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
3
:
7
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Equal in Folate - 70
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%
Multigrain 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% 8% 0% 1% 61% 33% 83% 22% 66% 53% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Equal in Folate - 70

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
3
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Fats +373.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Protein +126.5%
Contains more Water +391.6%
Contains more Other +20.9%
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
Multigrain bread
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more Fats +373.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Protein +126.5%
Contains more Water +391.6%
Contains more Other +20.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
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1
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +739.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Multigrain bread
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +739.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
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4
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1740%
Contains more Fructose +2570%
Contains more Lactose +520%
Contains more Maltose +1720%
Taco shells
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
Multigrain bread
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1740%
Contains more Fructose +2570%
Contains more Lactose +520%
Contains more Maltose +1720%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Multigrain bread Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 39.01g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 14.52g Multigrain bread
Fats 21.79g 4.6g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 47.11g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 288kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g 2.67g Multigrain bread
Sugar 1.5g 6.94g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 8.1g Multigrain bread
Calcium 100mg 111mg Multigrain bread
Iron 1.64mg 2.72mg Multigrain bread
Magnesium 83mg 85mg Multigrain bread
Phosphorus 233mg 247mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 231mg 250mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 324mg 414mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 1.85mg Multigrain bread
Copper 0.113mg 0.307mg Multigrain bread
Manganese 0.56mg 2.201mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 4.8µg 35.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.4mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.243mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.142mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.394mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.286mg Multigrain bread
Folate 69µg 70µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.5µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.135mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.294mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.351mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.837mg 0.604mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.314mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.15mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.421mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.287mg 0.432mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.215mg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0.172g 0g Multigrain bread
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0.948g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 0.826g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 2.035g 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 Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Multigrain 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
27%
Multigrain bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
101%
Multigrain bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.