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English muffin vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are English muffin and Taco shells different?

  • Taco shells have more Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Iron, Manganese, Zinc, and Folate than English muffin.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Taco shells is 34% higher.

English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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 Copper +14.2%
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +84.3%
Contains more Magnesium +295.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.2%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Copper +14.2%
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +84.3%
Contains more Magnesium +295.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.2%
Contains more Potassium +76.3%
Contains less Sodium -30.2%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Manganese +56.9%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.1%
Contains more Folate +86.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +372.1%
Contains more Folate +86.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Water +557.8%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Contains more Fats +1110.6%
Contains more Carbs +38%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 Protein +20.1%
Contains more Water +557.8%
Contains more Other +25.7%
Contains more Fats +1110.6%
Contains more Carbs +38%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2196.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518.8%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2196.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +518.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 7.7g 6.41g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 46g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 235kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 52mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 0.89mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 21mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 133mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 131mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 464mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.7mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.129mg 0.113mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg English muffin
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.08mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 37µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.04mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.227mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.22mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.241mg 0.197mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.29mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.287mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.167mg English muffin
Trans Fat 0.172g English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 7.105g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin Taco shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
English muffin
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.846g)
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 ($)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.