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

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What are the differences between Taco shells and Raisin bread?

  • Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, yet Raisin bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 30% more.
  • Taco shells have 3 times more Magnesium than Raisin bread. While Taco shells have 83mg of Magnesium, Raisin bread has only 26mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Raisin bread is lower.

We used Taco shells, baked and Bread, raisin, enriched 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 +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.8%
Contains more Zinc +123.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains more Copper +75.2%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Equal in Potassium - 227
Equal in Sodium - 347
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 20% 109% 19% 47% 21% 46% 20% 66% 66% 110%
Contains more Calcium +51.5%
Contains more Magnesium +219.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.8%
Contains more Zinc +123.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.8%
Contains more Iron +76.8%
Contains more Copper +75.2%
Contains more Selenium +316.7%
Equal in Potassium - 227
Equal in Sodium - 347

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +53.6%
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 0% 6% 0% 1% 85% 92% 65% 24% 16% 80% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +146.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.6%
Contains more Folate +53.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +395.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Water +425%
Equal in Other - 1.8
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
8% 4% 52% 34% 2%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 52.3 g
Water: 33.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Fats +395.2%
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Protein +23.2%
Contains more Water +425%
Equal in Other - 1.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +709.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.294 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.679 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +202.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +709.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.8%

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 Raisin bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Raisin bread Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 48g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 7.9g Raisin bread
Fats 21.79g 4.4g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 52.3g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 274kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 5.68g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 4.3g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 66mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.9mg Raisin bread
Magnesium 83mg 26mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 109mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 227mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 347mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.72mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.198mg Raisin bread
Manganese 0.56mg 0.501mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 20µg Raisin bread
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.28mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.339mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.398mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.466mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B5 0.387mg Raisin bread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.069mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 106µg Raisin bread
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.7µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.083mg Raisin bread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.222mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.287mg Raisin bread
Leucine 0.837mg 0.516mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.2mg Raisin bread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.128mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.361mg Raisin bread
Valine 0.287mg 0.329mg Raisin bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.167mg
Trans Fat 0.172g Raisin bread
Saturated Fat 7.105g 1.081g Raisin bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 2.294g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.679g 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 Raisin 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
31%
Raisin bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
52%
Raisin bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin bread
Raisin bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Raisin bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172680/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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