Taco shells vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Taco shells and Shortbread
- Taco shells have more Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Shortbread is richer in Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B3.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 24% more.
- Taco shells contain 6 times more Magnesium than Shortbread. Taco shells contain 83mg of Magnesium, while Shortbread contains 14mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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.
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Calcium
+669.2%
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Magnesium
+492.9%
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Phosphorus
+253%
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Potassium
+162.5%
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Zinc
+228.6%
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Copper
+25.6%
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Manganese
+42.5%
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Iron
+81.7%
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Selenium
+29.2%
Equal in Sodium - 353
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Calcium
+669.2%
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Magnesium
+492.9%
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Phosphorus
+253%
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Potassium
+162.5%
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Zinc
+228.6%
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Copper
+25.6%
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Manganese
+42.5%
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Iron
+81.7%
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Selenium
+29.2%
Equal in Sodium - 353
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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Vitamin A
+1600%
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Vitamin B6
+185.9%
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Vitamin E
+253.6%
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Vitamin B1
+63.4%
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Vitamin B2
+292.5%
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Vitamin B3
+75.4%
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Folate
+17.4%
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Vitamin K
+27.9%
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Vitamin A
+1600%
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Vitamin B6
+185.9%
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Vitamin E
+253.6%
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Vitamin B1
+63.4%
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Vitamin B2
+292.5%
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Vitamin B3
+75.4%
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Folate
+17.4%
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Vitamin K
+27.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+19.4%
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Water
+77.8%
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Other
+85.4%
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Fats
+20.3%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
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Protein
+19.4%
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Water
+77.8%
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Other
+85.4%
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Fats
+20.3%
Equal in Carbs - 63.78
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-12.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.708
Saturated Fat:
7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.495 g
Saturated Fat:
8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.326 g
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Saturated Fat
-12.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+51.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.708
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+35.8%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Maltose
+∞%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+1999%
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Glucose
+260%
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Fructose
+200%
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
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+35.8%
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+∞%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+1999%
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Glucose
+260%
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Fructose
+200%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 56.79g | 62.48g |
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| Protein | 6.41g | 5.37g |
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| Fats | 21.79g | 26.22g |
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| Carbs | 63.49g | 63.78g |
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| Calories | 476kcal | 514kcal |
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| Starch | 54.94g | 40.47g |
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| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.3g |
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| Sugar | 1.5g | 21.65g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.3g |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 13mg |
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.98mg |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 14mg |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 66mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 88mg |
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| Sodium | 324mg | 353mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.49mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.09mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.393mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 6.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 2.44mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.314mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 3.275mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.071mg |
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| Folate | 69µg | 81µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 11µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g | 0.714g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.105g | 8.105g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.935g | 6.708g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 8.326g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 7.253g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.033g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.885g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortbread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shortbread 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 ($)