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

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Significant differences between Bread sticks and Taco shells

  • Bread sticks are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3, while Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Bread sticks covers your daily Selenium needs 59% more than Taco shells.
  • Bread sticks have 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Bread sticks have 0.553mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells have 0.08mg.
  • Taco shells are lower in Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread sticks, plain 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 23% 6.6% 11% 161% 63% 24% 52% 93% 73% 205%
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 +161%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +681.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +159.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +354.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +83%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.56mg

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% 20% 0% 147% 128% 99% 32% 17% 0% 5.5% 122% 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 EVitamin E +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +591.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +290.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 10% 68% 6% 4%
Protein: 12 g
Fats: 9.5 g
Carbs: 68.4 g
Water: 6.1 g
Other: 4 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 +87.2%
Contains more OtherOther +109.4%
Contains more FatsFats +129.4%
~equal in Carbs ~63.49g
~equal in Water ~6.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 41% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.568 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.628 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 -80.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +94.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bread sticks Taco shells
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar 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 sticks Taco shells Opinion
Calories 412kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 12g 6.41g Bread sticks
Fats 9.5g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 65.4g 56.79g Bread sticks
Carbs 68.4g 63.49g Bread sticks
Magnesium 32mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 22mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 124mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 4.28mg 1.64mg Bread sticks
Sugar 1.26g 1.5g Bread sticks
Fiber 3g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.188mg 0.113mg Bread sticks
Zinc 0.88mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 121mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 713mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.69mg Bread sticks
Manganese 0.557mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 37.5µg 4.8µg Bread sticks
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.216mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.08mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 1.867mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B5 0.54mg Bread sticks
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 2.2µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 162µg 69µg Bread sticks
Trans Fat 0.172g Bread sticks
Choline 14.6mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 1.41g 7.105g Bread sticks
Monounsaturated Fat 3.568g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.04mg Bread sticks
Threonine 0.338mg 0.227mg Bread sticks
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.22mg Bread sticks
Leucine 0.835mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.281mg 0.197mg Bread sticks
Methionine 0.212mg 0.18mg Bread sticks
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.29mg Bread sticks
Valine 0.516mg 0.287mg Bread sticks
Histidine 0.258mg 0.167mg Bread sticks
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

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is better in case of low diet
Bread sticks 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
44%
Bread sticks
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
71%
Bread sticks
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.695g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread sticks
Bread sticks is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
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 sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174929/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.