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

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The main differences between apple strudel and taco shells

  • Apple strudel contains less phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, and folate than taco shells.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for taco shells is 29% higher.
  • Apple strudel is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Strudel, apple 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 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
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 -58.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +822.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55%
Contains more IronIron +290.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +747.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +606.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.7%

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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +465.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +196.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 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 +579.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.2%
Contains more FatsFats +94.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.5%
Contains more OtherOther +112.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 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 -71.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +112.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.495g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apple strudel Taco shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Apple strudel Taco shells DV% diff.
Phosphorus 33mg 233mg 29%
Saturated fat 2.044g 7.105g 23%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Fiber 2.2g 6.7g 18%
Magnesium 9mg 83mg 18%
Fats 11.2g 21.79g 16%
Manganese 0.19mg 0.56mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.216mg 15%
Iron 0.42mg 1.64mg 15%
Zinc 0.19mg 1.61mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 0.203mg 12%
Calories 274kcal 476kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 0.33mg 1.867mg 10%
Folate 28µg 69µg 10%
Copper 0.03mg 0.113mg 9%
Calcium 15mg 100mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.267g 6.935g 9%
Sodium 135mg 324mg 8%
Carbs 41.1g 63.49g 7%
Lysine 153mg 0.197mg 7%
Protein 3.3g 6.41g 6%
Vitamin K 2.9µg 8.6µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.27mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg 2%
Potassium 149mg 231mg 2%
Choline 17.4mg 29.9mg 2%
Cholesterol 6mg 0mg 2%
Selenium 6.1µg 4.8µg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.315g 5.495g 1%
Net carbs 38.9g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 25.75g 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.119mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.147mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.257mg 0.837mg 0%
Methionine 0.067mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.151mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.164mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple strudel 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
12%
Apple strudel
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Apple strudel
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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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