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Egg bread vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Egg bread and Taco shells?

  • Egg bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Egg bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.

We used Bread, egg and Taco shells, baked types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
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 +85.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +527.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +336.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%
~equal in Calcium ~100mg

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% 13% 5.2% 12% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
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 AVitamin A +1141.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +181.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +855.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 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 +48.2%
Contains more WaterWater +442.2%
Contains more FatsFats +263.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 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 -77.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +201.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg bread Taco shells Opinion
Calories 287kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 9.5g 6.41g Egg bread
Fats 6g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 45.5g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 47.8g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Egg bread
Magnesium 19mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 93mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 115mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 3.04mg 1.64mg Egg bread
Sugar 1.78g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 2.3g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.162mg 0.113mg Egg bread
Zinc 0.79mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 106mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 380mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 211IU 17IU Egg bread
Vitamin A 63µg 1µg Egg bread
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Egg bread
Manganese 0.5mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 30.1µg 4.8µg Egg bread
Vitamin B1 0.438mg 0.216mg Egg bread
Vitamin B2 0.436mg 0.08mg Egg bread
Vitamin B3 4.848mg 1.867mg Egg bread
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Egg bread
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Egg bread
Vitamin K 0.9µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 105µg 69µg Egg bread
Trans Fat 0.172g Egg bread
Choline 84.3mg 29.9mg Egg bread
Saturated Fat 1.593g 7.105g Egg bread
Monounsaturated Fat 2.302g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.106g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.112mg 0.04mg Egg bread
Threonine 0.306mg 0.227mg Egg bread
Isoleucine 0.394mg 0.22mg Egg bread
Leucine 0.692mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.311mg 0.197mg Egg bread
Methionine 0.189mg 0.18mg Egg bread
Phenylalanine 0.475mg 0.29mg Egg bread
Valine 0.443mg 0.287mg Egg bread
Histidine 0.21mg 0.167mg Egg bread
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Egg bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0.012g 0g Egg bread
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Egg bread 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
39%
Egg bread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Egg bread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
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?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.512g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg bread
Egg bread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.