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Taco shells vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco shells and Pancake

  • Taco shells have more Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Pancake have more Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Taco shells covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 25% more than Pancake.
  • Taco shells contain 5 times more Magnesium than Pancake. While Taco shells contain 83mg of Magnesium, Pancake contains only 16mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pancake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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 Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +187.5%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Calcium +119%
Contains more Selenium +210.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.8
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 66% 68% 12% 69% 12% 58% 16% 17% 27% 82%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.5%
Contains more Potassium +75%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +187.5%
Contains more Copper +130.6%
Contains more Manganese +180%
Contains more Calcium +119%
Contains more Selenium +210.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.8

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 B3 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Folate +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1052.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.201
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 12% 0% 0% 1% 51% 65% 30% 25% 11% 29% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Folate +81.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1052.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.201

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +124.6%
Contains more Carbs +124.3%
Contains more Water +726.6%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.4
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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Fats +124.6%
Contains more Carbs +124.3%
Contains more Water +726.6%
Contains more Other +41.4%
Equal in Protein - 6.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated Fat: 2.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.447 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +180.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Pancake Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 28.3g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 6.4g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 9.7g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 28.3g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 227kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Pancake
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 219mg Pancake
Iron 1.64mg 1.8mg Pancake
Magnesium 83mg 16mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 159mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 132mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 439mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.049mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.2mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 14.9µg Pancake
Vitamin A 17IU 196IU Pancake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 54µg Pancake
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pancake
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.201mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.281mg Pancake
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.567mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.405mg Pancake
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.046mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 38µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Pancake
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.08mg Pancake
Threonine 0.227mg 0.237mg Pancake
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.297mg Pancake
Leucine 0.837mg 0.513mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.321mg Pancake
Methionine 0.18mg 0.147mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.319mg Pancake
Valine 0.287mg 0.335mg Pancake
Histidine 0.167mg 0.152mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Pancake
Saturated Fat 7.105g 2.122g Pancake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 2.474g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 4.447g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Pancake
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
21%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.