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Bagel vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are bagel and taco shells different?

  • Bagel is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3, while taco shells are higher in phosphorus, fiber, and calcium.
  • Bagel covers your daily need for selenium, 43% more than taco shells.
  • Bagel contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than taco shells. Bagel contains 0.209mg of vitamin B2, while taco shells contain 0.08mg.

Bagels, wheat and Taco shells, baked types were 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.
Bagel
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 15% 104% 58% 30% 61% 57% 187% 157%
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 more IronIron +68.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +497.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +46.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.2%

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 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% 6.4% 0% 101% 48% 63% 23% 34% 0% 3.8% 57% 5.3%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +473.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +205.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~69µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 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 ProteinProtein +59.1%
Contains more WaterWater +486.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1324.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.9%
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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24% 76%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.936 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 -100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2291.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +487.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bagel Taco shells DV% diff.
Selenium 28.7µg 4.8µg 43%
Manganese 1.43mg 0.56mg 38%
Saturated fat 0g 7.105g 32%
Fats 1.53g 21.79g 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.936g 5.495g 30%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.29g 6.935g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.403mg 0.216mg 16%
Iron 2.76mg 1.64mg 14%
Phosphorus 142mg 233mg 13%
Calories 250kcal 476kcal 11%
Vitamin B2 0.209mg 0.08mg 10%
Fiber 4.1g 6.7g 10%
Vitamin B3 3.37mg 1.867mg 9%
Protein 10.2g 6.41g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.375mg 8%
Calcium 20mg 100mg 8%
Magnesium 51mg 83mg 8%
Copper 0.175mg 0.113mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8.6µg 6%
Carbs 48.89g 63.49g 5%
Sodium 439mg 324mg 5%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.61mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.147mg 0.203mg 4%
Choline 9.8mg 29.9mg 4%
Potassium 165mg 231mg 2%
Folate 76µg 69µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.69mg 2%
Net carbs 44.79g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 6.12g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Bagel Taco shells
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Bagel
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bagel
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.105g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (69)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.