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

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Differences between Taco shells and Pita bread

  • Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, however, Pita bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Pita bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 41% higher.
  • Taco shells have 43 times more Saturated Fat than Pita bread. While Taco shells have 7.105g of Saturated Fat, Pita bread has only 0.166g.

The food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Bread, pita, white, enriched.

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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
7
:
3
Pita bread
Pita bread
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.2%
Contains more Potassium +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.6%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Selenium +464.6%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Pita bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 99% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 148%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Magnesium +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +140.2%
Contains more Potassium +92.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.6%
Contains more Zinc +91.7%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%
Contains more Iron +59.8%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Selenium +464.6%

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
4
:
5
Pita bread
Pita bread
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.1%
Contains more Folate +55.1%
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%
Pita 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% 6% 0% 0% 150% 76% 87% 24% 8% 81% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +130%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +148.1%
Contains more Folate +55.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
3
:
2
Pita bread
Pita bread
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Water +401.6%
Equal in Other - 1.9
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
Pita bread
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +14%
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Water +401.6%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
1
Pita bread
Pita bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6504.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Pita bread
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6504.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +927.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Pita bread Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 53.5g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 9.1g Pita bread
Fats 21.79g 1.2g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 55.7g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 275kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 1.3g Pita bread
Fiber 6.7g 2.2g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 86mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.62mg Pita bread
Magnesium 83mg 26mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 97mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 120mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 536mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.84mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.168mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.56mg 0.481mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 27.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.3mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.599mg Pita bread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.327mg Pita bread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.632mg Pita bread
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita bread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.034mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 107µg Pita bread
Vitamin K 8.6µg 0.2µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.105mg Pita bread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.257mg Pita bread
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.349mg Pita bread
Leucine 0.837mg 0.634mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.219mg Pita bread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.16mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.446mg Pita bread
Valine 0.287mg 0.394mg Pita bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.195mg Pita bread
Trans Fat 0.172g Pita bread
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0.166g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 0.105g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.535g 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 Pita 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
36%
Pita bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
55%
Pita bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.