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Corn pudding vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Corn pudding and Taco shells?

  • Corn pudding is richer in Vitamin B12, yet Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Zinc.
  • Corn pudding's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 24% higher.
  • Taco shells contain less Cholesterol.

We used Corn pudding, home prepared and Taco shells, baked types in this comparison.

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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 11% 12% 16% 20% 14% 13% 39% 37% 10% 33%
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 less SodiumSodium -13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +453.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +209.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +608.9%

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 12% 18% 5.4% 15% 17% 36% 19% 0% 29% 39% 1.3% 22% 30%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1641.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1620%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 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 WaterWater +1030.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +45%
Contains more FatsFats +332.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
54% 33% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 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 -65.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +362.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +899.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Starch: 8.68 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +532.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn pudding Taco shells Opinion
Calories 131kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 4.42g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 5.04g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 3.7mg 0mg Corn pudding
Net carbs 15.77g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 16.97g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 72mg 0mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Corn pudding
Magnesium 15mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 39mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 176mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 0.53mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Sugar 6.59g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1.2g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.043mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.48mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 8.68g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 90mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 282mg 324mg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 296IU 17IU Corn pudding
Vitamin A 57µg 1µg Corn pudding
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Corn pudding
Manganese 0.079mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 6.1µg 4.8µg Corn pudding
Vitamin B1 0.069mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.08mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B3 1.033mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B6 0.127mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg Corn pudding
Vitamin K 0.5µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 29µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.093g 0.172g Corn pudding
Choline 55.5mg 29.9mg Corn pudding
Saturated Fat 2.451g 7.105g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 1.499g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.55g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0.04mg Corn pudding
Threonine 0.169mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.195mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.438mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.33mg 0.197mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.114mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.216mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.255mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.11mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Corn pudding
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Corn pudding
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
Corn pudding 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
19%
Corn pudding
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Corn pudding
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/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.