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

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Summary of differences between apple pie and taco shells

  • The amount of phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, manganese, folate, zinc, vitamin B6, calcium, and copper in taco shells is higher than in apple pie.
  • Taco shells cover your daily need for phosphorus 30% more than apple pie.
  • The amount of saturated Fat in apple pie is lower.
  • Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of taco shells is 69.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour and Taco shells, baked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 3.3% 5.7% 45% 15% 4.4% 10% 35% 24% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1085.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +809.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.4%
Contains more IronIron +35.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +145.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +906.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +870.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +207.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 11% 7.4% 0% 0% 34% 36% 21% 7.1% 8.8% 1.3% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +629.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +66.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +434.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1625%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 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 WaterWater +715.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +237.4%
Contains more FatsFats +98.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.7%
Contains more OtherOther +112.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.198 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple pie Taco shells
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple pie Taco shells Opinion
Calories 237kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 1.9g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 11g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 3.2mg 0mg Apple pie
Net carbs 32.4g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 34g 63.49g Taco shells
Magnesium 7mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 11mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 65mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 1.21mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Apple pie
Fiber 1.6g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.046mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.16mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 24mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 266mg 324mg Apple pie
Vitamin A 124IU 17IU Apple pie
Vitamin A 29µg 1µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.182mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.08mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.123mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.119mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.038mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Apple pie
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 4µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Apple pie
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 3.797g 7.105g Apple pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.388g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.198g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.054mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.073mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.129mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.07mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.032mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.088mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.084mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.038mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple pie Taco shells
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Apple pie
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Apple pie
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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 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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.

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