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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% 0.33% 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 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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.