Crouton vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between crouton and taco shells
- Crouton has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, folate, and vitamin B2; however, taco shells are richer in phosphorus and vitamin B6.
- Crouton's daily need coverage for selenium is 59% more.
- Crouton contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than taco shells. Crouton contains 0.272mg of vitamin B2, while taco shells contain 0.08mg.
- Taco shells contain less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Croutons, plain 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +148.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +681.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +167.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +86.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +102.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +188.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +680.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 37.5µg | 4.8µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.623mg | 0.216mg | 34% |
| Iron | 4.08mg | 1.64mg | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.273g | 5.495g | 28% |
| Saturated fat | 1.51g | 7.105g | 25% |
| Fats | 6.6g | 21.79g | 23% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.439mg | 1.867mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 115mg | 233mg | 17% |
| Folate | 132µg | 69µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 698mg | 324mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.272mg | 0.08mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.026mg | 0.203mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 83mg | 12% |
| Protein | 11.9g | 6.41g | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.059g | 6.935g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.429mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.89mg | 1.61mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 6.7g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.163mg | 0.113mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Calories | 407kcal | 476kcal | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.5mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 73.5g | 63.49g | 3% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 100mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 68.4g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.14mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.337mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.832mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.278mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.211mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.586mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.514mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.9 g
Fats:
6.6 g
Carbs:
73.5 g
Water:
5.5 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +230.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.51 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.273 g
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 | -78.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +331.7% |
