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Taco shells vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taco shells and Pastry?

  • Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
  • Taco shells have 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Pastry. While Taco shells have 0.203mg of Vitamin B6, Pastry has only 0.021mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Taco shells are lower.

We used Taco shells, baked and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake types in this article.

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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 +900%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.3%
Contains more Potassium +278.7%
Contains more Zinc +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Selenium +404.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.114
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 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +900%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.3%
Contains more Potassium +278.7%
Contains more Zinc +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.8%
Contains more Iron +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -23.1%
Contains more Selenium +404.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.114

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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Pastry
Contains more Vitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Folate +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +87.2%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin E +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +253.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +123.2%
Contains more Folate +13%
Contains more Vitamin K +87.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +40.8%
Contains more Other +91%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +74.9%
Contains more Water +32.8%
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
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +40.8%
Contains more Other +91%
Contains more Protein +13.9%
Contains more Fats +74.9%
Contains more Water +32.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.4%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 43.6g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 7.3g Pastry
Fats 21.79g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 63.49g 45.1g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 551kcal Pastry
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 0.74g Pastry
Fiber 6.7g 1.5g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 10mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.56mg Pastry
Magnesium 83mg 16mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 60mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 61mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 249mg Pastry
Zinc 1.61mg 0.53mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.114mg Pastry
Manganese 0.56mg 0.488mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 17IU 1IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.54mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.398mg Pastry
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.283mg Pastry
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.168mg Pastry
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.021mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 78µg Pastry
Vitamin K 8.6µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.085mg Pastry
Threonine 0.227mg 0.196mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.272mg Pastry
Leucine 0.837mg 0.508mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.142mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg 0.129mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.362mg Pastry
Valine 0.287mg 0.308mg Pastry
Histidine 0.167mg 0.156mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Pastry
Saturated Fat 7.105g 9.643g Taco shells
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 4.894g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Pastry
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
30%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.538g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.