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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 22% 23% 11% 153% 54% 24% 49% 91% 65% 205%
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 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.
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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 0% 0% 99% 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 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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.273 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 -78.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +126.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +331.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Taco shells Opinion
Calories 407kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 11.9g 6.41g Crouton
Fats 6.6g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 68.4g 56.79g Crouton
Carbs 73.5g 63.49g Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 76mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 124mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 4.08mg 1.64mg Crouton
Sugar 1.5g Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.163mg 0.113mg Crouton
Zinc 0.89mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 115mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 698mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.5mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 37.5µg 4.8µg Crouton
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 0.216mg Crouton
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.08mg Crouton
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 1.867mg Crouton
Vitamin B5 0.429mg Crouton
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 132µg 69µg Crouton
Trans Fat 0.172g Crouton
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 1.51g 7.105g Crouton
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.04mg Crouton
Threonine 0.337mg 0.227mg Crouton
Isoleucine 0.456mg 0.22mg Crouton
Leucine 0.832mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.278mg 0.197mg Crouton
Methionine 0.211mg 0.18mg Crouton
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 0.29mg Crouton
Valine 0.514mg 0.287mg Crouton
Histidine 0.255mg 0.167mg Crouton
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

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Crouton 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
35%
Crouton
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco shells
Taco shells is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.595g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.