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Cream of tartar vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Cream of tartar and Taco shells

  • Cream of tartar has more Potassium, and Iron, while Taco shells has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Cream of tartar covers your daily need of Potassium 478% more than Taco shells.
  • Cream of tartar contains 2 times more Iron than Taco shells. While Cream of tartar contains 3.72mg of Iron, Taco shells contain only 1.64mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, cream of tartar 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 1.4% 2.4% 1456% 140% 65% 11% 2.1% 6.8% 27% 1.1%
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 PotassiumPotassium +7042.9%
Contains more IronIron +126.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +4050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1150%
Contains more ZincZinc +283.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4560%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +173.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2300%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 2% 37%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 61.5 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 36.8 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 OtherOther +1826.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +276.5%
~equal in Carbs ~63.49g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream of tartar Taco shells Opinion
Calories 258kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 0g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 0g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 61.3g 56.79g Cream of tartar
Carbs 61.5g 63.49g Taco shells
Magnesium 2mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 8mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 16500mg 231mg Cream of tartar
Iron 3.72mg 1.64mg Cream of tartar
Sugar 0g 1.5g Cream of tartar
Fiber 0.2g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.195mg 0.113mg Cream of tartar
Zinc 0.42mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 5mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 52mg 324mg Cream of tartar
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.205mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 0.2µg 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.08mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 0µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 0µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Cream of tartar
Choline 0mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 0g 7.105g Cream of tartar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cream of tartar 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
0%
Cream of tartar
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
171%
Cream of tartar
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream of tartar
Cream of tartar 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 ($)

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. Cream of tartar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175041/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.