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Tart vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tart and Taco shells different?

  • Tart is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Tart is 36% higher.
  • Tart contains 285 times more Vitamin A RAE than Taco shells. While Tart contains 285µg of Vitamin A RAE, Taco shells contain only 1µg.
  • Tart has less Saturated Fat.

Breakfast tart, low fat and Taco shells, baked are the varieties used 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 Iron +108.5%
Contains more Selenium +168.8%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Selenium +168.8%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +54.8%

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.
Tart
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Contains more Vitamin A +5488.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2050%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +5488.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2050%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Water +88.1%
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +263.8%
Contains more Other +61.9%
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
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
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Water +88.1%
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +263.8%
Contains more Other +61.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.9%
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tart Taco shells
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 75.3g 56.79g Tart
Protein 3.99g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 5.99g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 76.8g 63.49g Tart
Calories 372kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 4.87g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1.5g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 44mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 3.42mg 1.64mg Tart
Magnesium 44mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 93mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 66mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 361mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.28mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.073mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 12.9µg 4.8µg Tart
Vitamin A 950IU 17IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 285µg 1µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.216mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.08mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.867mg Tart
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.203mg Tart
Folate 100µg 69µg Tart
Vitamin K 0.4µg 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 Tart
Saturated Fat 1.393g 7.105g Tart
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 5.495g 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
Tart Taco shells
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
43%
Tart
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/nutrients
  2. 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.