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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 have more phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B6, and manganese.
  • Cream of tartar covers your daily need for 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% 0.33% 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 DV% diff.
Potassium 16500mg 231mg 479%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.495g 37%
Fats 0g 21.79g 34%
Phosphorus 5mg 233mg 33%
Saturated fat 0g 7.105g 32%
Iron 3.72mg 1.64mg 26%
Fiber 0.2g 6.7g 26%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Magnesium 2mg 83mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.216mg 18%
Folate 0µg 69µg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.935g 17%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.203mg 16%
Manganese 0.205mg 0.56mg 15%
Protein 0g 6.41g 13%
Sodium 52mg 324mg 12%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.867mg 12%
Calories 258kcal 476kcal 11%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.61mg 11%
Copper 0.195mg 0.113mg 9%
Calcium 8mg 100mg 9%
Selenium 0.2µg 4.8µg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.6µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.08mg 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg 5%
Choline 0mg 29.9mg 5%
Carbs 61.5g 63.49g 1%
Net carbs 61.3g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 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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ok
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.