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 for 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.
| 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% |
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 | +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 | +∞% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 28.6µg | 4.8µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 0.216mg | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 5.495g | 31% |
| Fats | 2.42g | 21.79g | 30% |
| Saturated fat | 0.529g | 7.105g | 30% |
| Iron | 3.91mg | 1.64mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 0.08mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 6.7g | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 1.867mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 105mg | 233mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.362g | 6.935g | 16% |
| Folate | 123µg | 69µg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 83mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 324mg | 12% |
| Calories | 272kcal | 476kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 10.75g | 6.41g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 8.6µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 0.203mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 1.04mg | 1.61mg | 5% |
| Starch | 44.23g | 54.94g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 51.88g | 63.49g | 4% |
| Choline | 8mg | 29.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 0.51g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.577mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 49.68g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.62g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.005g | 0.172g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g | 5.097g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
2.42 g
Carbs:
51.88 g
Water:
33 g
Other:
1.95 g
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% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.529 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.855 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 | -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
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
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 | +∞% |
