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Dough vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Dough and Taco shells different?

  • Dough is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Folate, however, Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Dough is 43% higher.
  • Dough contains 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While Dough contains 0.427mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells contain only 0.08mg.
  • Dough has less Saturated Fat.

Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Taco shells, baked are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Dough
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 16% 10% 147% 51% 28% 45% 79% 75% 156%
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 +138.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +495.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +159.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +92.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +121.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.56mg

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.
Dough
5
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% 0.06% 4.2% 0% 178% 99% 90% 27% 25% 0% 1.8% 92% 4.4%
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 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +433.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1128.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +273.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 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 +67.7%
Contains more WaterWater +415.6%
Contains more FatsFats +800.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.4%
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.855 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 -92.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1815.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +542.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
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91% 8%
Starch: 44.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.7 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +300%
Contains more FructoseFructose +410%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +3600%
Contains more StarchStarch +24.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Taco shells Opinion
Calories 272kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 10.75g 6.41g Dough
Fats 2.42g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 49.68g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 51.88g 63.49g Taco shells
Magnesium 32mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 52mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 117mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 3.91mg 1.64mg Dough
Sugar 4.62g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 2.2g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.152mg 0.113mg Dough
Zinc 1.04mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 44.23g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 105mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 602mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 1IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.577mg 0.56mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 4.8µg Dough
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 0.216mg Dough
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 0.08mg Dough
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 1.867mg Dough
Vitamin B5 0.455mg Dough
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 0.7µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 123µg 69µg Dough
Trans Fat 0.005g 0.172g Dough
Choline 8mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 0.529g 7.105g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.51g 0.1g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dough 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
40%
Dough
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 278mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.576g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.