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Taco shells vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taco shells and Pop tarts?

  • Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% higher.
  • Taco shells have 6 times more Fiber than Pop tarts. Taco shells have 6.7g of Fiber, while Pop tarts have 1.1g.
  • Pop tarts contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Taco shells, baked and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry 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.
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.8%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
Contains more Iron +113.4%
Contains more Copper +32.7%
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 8% 132% 12% 38% 9% 52% 35% 50% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +164.8%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Zinc +26.8%
Contains more Iron +113.4%
Contains more Copper +32.7%

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 A +5558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +15.9%
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 58% 0% 0% 0% 73% 77% 72% 0% 88% 60% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +5558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +15.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Fats +63.8%
Contains more Other +60.5%
Contains more Water +95.3%
Equal in Carbs - 68.41
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
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more Protein +39.3%
Contains more Fats +63.8%
Contains more Other +60.5%
Contains more Water +95.3%
Equal in Carbs - 68.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.5
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.81 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.5

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Pop tarts Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 67.31g Pop tarts
Protein 6.41g 4.6g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 13.3g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 68.41g Pop tarts
Calories 476kcal 412kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 30.9g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 1.1g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 24mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Magnesium 83mg 16mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 88mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 95mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 398mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 1.27mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Manganese 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Folate 69µg 80µg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 8.6µg 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
Trans Fat 0.172g Pop tarts
Saturated Fat 7.105g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 6.5g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 4.81g 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 Pop tarts
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
35%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.085g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts 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?
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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

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.