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Taco shells vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taco shells and Pumpkin pie?

  • Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Folate, yet Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 50% higher.
  • Taco shells have 6 times more Magnesium than Pumpkin pie. Taco shells have 83mg of Magnesium, while Pumpkin pie has 14mg.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Taco shells, baked and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared 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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
7
:
3
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Iron +82.2%
Contains more Magnesium +492.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +312.8%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Copper +31%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Pumpkin pie
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains more Iron +82.2%
Contains more Magnesium +492.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.7%
Contains more Potassium +38.3%
Contains more Zinc +312.8%
Contains more Manganese +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Copper +31%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%

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
:
7
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Folate +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +20100%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.5%
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%
Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more Folate +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +20100%
Contains more Vitamin E +10.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
4
:
1
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.3%
Contains more Other +69%
Contains more Water +687.3%
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
Pumpkin pie
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +64.4%
Contains more Fats +123.5%
Contains more Carbs +82.3%
Contains more Other +69%
Contains more Water +687.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
1
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Pumpkin pie
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
5
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie
Contains more Starch +412%
Contains more Galactose +900%
Contains more Sucrose +830%
Contains more Glucose +3680%
Contains more Fructose +2750%
Contains more Lactose +1900%
Contains more Maltose +850%
Taco shells
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
Pumpkin pie
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Starch +412%
Contains more Galactose +900%
Contains more Sucrose +830%
Contains more Glucose +3680%
Contains more Fructose +2750%
Contains more Lactose +1900%
Contains more Maltose +850%

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 Pumpkin pie
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 33.03g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 3.9g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 9.75g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 34.83g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 243kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 10.73g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 1.5g 18.88g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 1.8g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 64mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 0.9mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 14mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 81mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 167mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 1.61mg 0.39mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.56mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 5.4µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 17IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.177mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.124mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.107mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.063mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 26µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 8.6µg 13.2µg Pumpkin pie
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.227mg 0.154mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.158mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg 0.297mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.192mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.175mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.211mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.088mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 26mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 7.105g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 4.6g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.77g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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 Pumpkin pie
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
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.38g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.