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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 cover 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% 0.33% 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 DV% diff.
Selenium 37.5µg 4.8µg 59%
Vitamin B2 0.553mg 0.08mg 36%
Iron 4.28mg 1.64mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.589mg 0.216mg 31%
Saturated fat 1.41g 7.105g 26%
Folate 162µg 69µg 23%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Vitamin B3 5.281mg 1.867mg 21%
Fats 9.5g 21.79g 19%
Sodium 713mg 324mg 17%
Phosphorus 121mg 233mg 16%
Fiber 3g 6.7g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.628g 5.495g 12%
Magnesium 32mg 83mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.54mg 11%
Protein 12g 6.41g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.203mg 10%
Calcium 22mg 100mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.568g 6.935g 8%
Copper 0.188mg 0.113mg 8%
Zinc 0.88mg 1.61mg 7%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 8.6µg 5%
Choline 14.6mg 29.9mg 3%
Calories 412kcal 476kcal 3%
Potassium 124mg 231mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.69mg 2%
Carbs 68.4g 63.49g 2%
Net carbs 65.4g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 1.26g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Manganese 0.557mg 0.56mg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.338mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.458mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.835mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.281mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.212mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.59mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.516mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.258mg 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 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
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.