Danish pastry vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between danish pastry and taco shells
- Danish pastry has more selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12; however, taco shells are higher in fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, and zinc.
- Danish pastry covers your daily selenium needs 26% more than taco shells.
- Taco shells have less cholesterol.
- The glycemic index of taco shells is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Danish pastry, cheese 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 SeleniumSelenium | +293.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +453.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +407.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 18.9µg | 4.8µg | 26% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Fiber | 1g | 6.7g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.575g | 5.495g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 233mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 83mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.26mg | 0.08mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 11.313g | 6.935g | 11% |
| Carbs | 37.2g | 63.49g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.351mg | 0.56mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 0mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 1.61mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 100mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 374kcal | 476kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 324mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 35µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 98mg | 231mg | 4% |
| Protein | 8g | 6.41g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.089mg | 0.113mg | 3% |
| Folate | 60µg | 69µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.216mg | 2% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 29.9mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 6.794g | 7.105g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2mg | 1.867mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 6.9µg | 8.6µg | 1% |
| Fats | 21.9g | 21.79g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.2g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 2IU | 0IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 6.95g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.089mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.293mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.371mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.644mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.43mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.174mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.402mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.412mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 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 | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +390.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~21.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~7.105g
