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Taco shells vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco shells and Pan dulce

  • Taco shells have more Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Pan dulce is higher in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pan dulce covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Taco shells.
  • Pan dulce contains 4 times less Vitamin B6 than Taco shells. Taco shells contain 0.203mg of Vitamin B6, while Pan dulce contains 0.057mg.
  • Pan dulce has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread.

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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 +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.9%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +21.7%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Selenium +445.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.121
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 26% 108% 18% 41% 10% 30% 23% 41% 60% 143%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +147.9%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +21.7%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains less Sodium -29.6%
Contains more Selenium +445.8%
Equal in Copper - 0.121

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 E +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Folate +56.5%
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 2% 6% 0% 4% 95% 54% 65% 36% 14% 81% 14% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Folate +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +88.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Other +76.9%
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Water +236.6%
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% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Fats +88.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.6%
Contains more Other +76.9%
Contains more Protein +47%
Contains more Water +236.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.53 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +259.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +45.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +286%
Contains more Glucose +3480%
Contains more Fructose +3950%
Contains more Maltose +910%
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
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +45.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +286%
Contains more Glucose +3480%
Contains more Fructose +3950%
Contains more Maltose +910%

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 Pan dulce
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pan dulce Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 54.08g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 9.42g Pan dulce
Fats 21.79g 11.58g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 56.38g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 367kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 37.8g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g 4.05g Pan dulce
Sugar 1.5g 12.5g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 2.3g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 86mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.87mg Pan dulce
Magnesium 83mg 24mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 94mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 103mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 228mg Pan dulce
Zinc 1.61mg 0.84mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.121mg Pan dulce
Manganese 0.56mg 0.46mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 26.2µg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 17IU 23IU Pan dulce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 5µg Pan dulce
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.377mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.23mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.463mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.59mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.057mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 108µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Pan dulce
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 1.103g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 2.183g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 3.499g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.53g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.009g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 1.21g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.001g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.066g Taco shells
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Pan dulce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Pan dulce
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
31%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 11g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce 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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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.