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Arepa vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Arepa and Taco shells

  • Arepa has less Manganese, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Taco shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 21% more than Arepa.
  • Arepa has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Latino, arepa (unleavened cornmeal bread) 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.
Arepa
Arepa
2
:
8
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.1%
Contains more Calcium +12.4%
Contains more Iron +57.7%
Contains more Magnesium +207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.1%
Contains more Potassium +162.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.3%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Manganese +382.8%
Arepa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 39% 20% 51% 8% 36% 22% 10% 16% 34%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Selenium +27.1%
Contains more Calcium +12.4%
Contains more Iron +57.7%
Contains more Magnesium +207.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.1%
Contains more Potassium +162.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.3%
Contains more Copper +276.7%
Contains more Manganese +382.8%

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.
Arepa
Arepa
2
:
9
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +1152.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.7%
Arepa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 13% 6% 0% 0% 18% 10% 17% 13% 25% 0% 0% 9%
Taco shells
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 +1152.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +110.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
1
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Water +693.8%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +305%
Contains more Carbs +70.9%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Arepa
5% 5% 37% 51%
Protein: 5.48 g
Fats: 5.38 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 50.8 g
Other: 1.2 g
Taco shells
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 Water +693.8%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +305%
Contains more Carbs +70.9%
Contains more Other +59.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.6%
Arepa
54% 28% 18%
Saturated Fat: 2.902 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.514 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.989 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +358.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Arepa
Arepa
1
:
6
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Maltose +310%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +203%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Arepa
45% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.41 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taco shells
97% 2%
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
Contains more Maltose +310%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +203%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arepa Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 34.54g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 5.48g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 5.38g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 37.14g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 219kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0g 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 0.87g 1.5g Arepa
Fiber 2.6g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 89mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.04mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 27mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 117mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 88mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 270mg 324mg Arepa
Zinc 0.8mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.03mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.116mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 6.1µg 4.8µg Arepa
Vitamin A 213IU 17IU Arepa
Vitamin A RAE 61µg 1µg Arepa
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.042mg 0.08mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 0.888mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.202mg Arepa
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin K 3.5µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.04mg Arepa
Threonine 0.193mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.207mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.671mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.228mg 0.197mg Arepa
Methionine 0.131mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.276mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.276mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.166mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.157g 0.172g Arepa
Saturated Fat 2.902g 7.105g Arepa
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Arepa
Monounsaturated Fat 1.514g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.989g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.825g 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g 0g Arepa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arepa 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
9%
Arepa
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Arepa
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 Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arepa
Arepa contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Arepa
Arepa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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. Arepa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168070/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.