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Cream pie vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cream pie and taco shells

  • Taco shells are richer than cream pie in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B6, folate, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B3.
  • Cream pie covers your daily saturated fat needs 27% more than taco shells.
  • Taco shells are lower in saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared 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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 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 -17.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +336.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.5%
Contains more IronIron +10.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg

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% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
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 AVitamin A +4500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +915%
Contains more FolateFolate +263.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +67%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~8.6µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 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 +430%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.9%
~equal in Fats ~21.79g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 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 -42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~6.935g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cream pie Taco shells DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.149g 5.495g 29%
Saturated fat 12.449g 7.105g 24%
Fiber 0.8g 6.7g 24%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Phosphorus 79mg 233mg 22%
Manganese 0.161mg 0.56mg 17%
Magnesium 19mg 83mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.203mg 14%
Folate 19µg 69µg 13%
Zinc 0.44mg 1.61mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.216mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.605mg 1.867mg 8%
Carbs 38.44g 63.49g 8%
Calories 353kcal 476kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.08mg 5%
Vitamin A 46µg 1µg 5%
Protein 4.15g 6.41g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.12µg 0µg 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Sodium 266mg 324mg 3%
Vitamin E 1.09mg 0.69mg 3%
Calcium 66mg 100mg 3%
Choline 17.9mg 29.9mg 2%
Iron 1.49mg 1.64mg 2%
Potassium 161mg 231mg 2%
Selenium 6µg 4.8µg 2%
Fats 22.41g 21.79g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 7.336g 6.935g 1%
Copper 0.118mg 0.113mg 1%
Vitamin K 9.5µg 8.6µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 37.64g 56.79g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 27.39g 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 2.49g 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 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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
Cream pie 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
14%
Cream pie
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Cream pie
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.344g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie 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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.