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Cornbread vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cornbread and Taco shells

  • Cornbread has more Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12, while Taco shells has more Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Cornbread covers your daily need of Phosphorus 23% more than Taco shells.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs 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 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
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 +35%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +67.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +81.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +140.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +152.3%

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 0.33% 10% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
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 +888.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +132.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.867mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 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 +323.6%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
Contains more FatsFats +127.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.6%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 38% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 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 -47.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +179.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
69% 28% 2%
Starch: 35.66 g
Sucrose: 14.45 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.05 g
Maltose: 0.06 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 SucroseSucrose +1345%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +190%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more LactoseLactose +950%
Contains more StarchStarch +54.1%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +66.7%
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.
Cornbread Taco shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cornbread Taco shells Opinion
Calories 330kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.59g 6.41g Cornbread
Fats 9.58g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Cornbread
Net carbs 52.16g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 54.46g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 57mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 17mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 135mg 100mg Cornbread
Potassium 133mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 1.85mg 1.64mg Cornbread
Sugar 16.05g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 2.3g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.073mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.67mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 35.66g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 391mg 233mg Cornbread
Sodium 599mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 168IU 17IU Cornbread
Vitamin A 35µg 1µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.222mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 8.7µg 4.8µg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.08mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 2.004mg 1.867mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.579mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 3.7µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 55µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.224g 0.172g Taco shells
Choline 58.7mg 29.9mg Cornbread
Saturated Fat 3.732g 7.105g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 3.494g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.963g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.059mg 0.04mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.226mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0.22mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.658mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.324mg 0.197mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.157mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.343mg 0.29mg Cornbread
Valine 0.334mg 0.287mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.167mg
Fructose 0.2g 0.1g Cornbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Cornbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.076g 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g 0g Cornbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g 0g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.043g 0.005g Cornbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.726g 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cornbread 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
24%
Cornbread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Cornbread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.373g)
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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/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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