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Bread crumbs vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Bread crumbs and Taco shells different?

  • Bread crumbs have more Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B12 than Taco shells.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Bread crumbs is 63% higher.
  • Taco shells have less Sodium.

Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
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 CalciumCalcium +83%
Contains more IronIron +194.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +425%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +11%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.7%

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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +347.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 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 +108.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +49.7%
Contains more FatsFats +311.1%
~equal in Water ~6.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 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 -83.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +577.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose +1720%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2360%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1820%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~54.94g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bread crumbs Taco shells Opinion
Calories 395kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 13.35g 6.41g Bread crumbs
Fats 5.3g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 67.48g 56.79g Bread crumbs
Carbs 71.98g 63.49g Bread crumbs
Magnesium 43mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 183mg 100mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 196mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 4.83mg 1.64mg Bread crumbs
Sugar 6.2g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 4.5g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.255mg 0.113mg Bread crumbs
Zinc 1.45mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 59.66g 54.94g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 165mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 732mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.919mg 0.56mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 25.2µg 4.8µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B1 0.967mg 0.216mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.08mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 6.634mg 1.867mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 6.6µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 107µg 69µg Bread crumbs
Trans Fat 0.172g Bread crumbs
Choline 14.6mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 1.203g 7.105g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 1.023g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.06g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.162mg 0.04mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.427mg 0.227mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.544mg 0.22mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.963mg 0.837mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.43mg 0.197mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.232mg 0.18mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.655mg 0.29mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.6mg 0.287mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.296mg 0.167mg Bread crumbs
Fructose 2.46g 0.1g Bread crumbs
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
Bread crumbs 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
52%
Bread crumbs
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
83%
Bread crumbs
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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 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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/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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