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French toast vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are French toast and Taco shells different?

  • French toast is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B12, however, Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from French toast is 39% higher.
  • Taco shells have less Cholesterol.

French toast, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk 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.
French toast
French toast
2
:
7
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Selenium +318.8%
Contains more Magnesium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +140.3%
Contains more Copper +94.8%
Contains more Manganese +197.9%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Iron - 1.64
French toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 63% 13% 51% 12% 63% 19% 20% 25% 110%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Selenium +318.8%
Contains more Magnesium +388.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +99.1%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -32.4%
Contains more Zinc +140.3%
Contains more Copper +94.8%
Contains more Manganese +197.9%
Equal in Calcium - 100
Equal in Iron - 1.64

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.
French toast
French toast
5
:
7
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +2858.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.3%
Contains more Folate +60.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.216
French toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 0% 0% 1% 51% 75% 31% 33% 18% 33% 39% 0%
Taco shells
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 A +2858.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.3%
Contains more Folate +60.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.216

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
French toast
French toast
2
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Protein +20.1%
Contains more Water +754.7%
Contains more Fats +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Equal in Other - 1.91
French toast
8% 11% 25% 55% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 10.8 g
Carbs: 25 g
Water: 54.7 g
Other: 1.8 g
Taco shells
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 +754.7%
Contains more Fats +101.8%
Contains more Carbs +154%
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
French toast
French toast
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.8%
French toast
28% 46% 26%
Saturated Fat: 2.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.524 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.594 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +53.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +111.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French toast Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 25g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 7.7g 6.41g French toast
Fats 10.8g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 25g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 229kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g French toast
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 100mg
Iron 1.67mg 1.64mg French toast
Magnesium 17mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 117mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 134mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 479mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.67mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.058mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.188mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 20.1µg 4.8µg French toast
Vitamin A 503IU 17IU French toast
Vitamin A RAE 124µg 1µg French toast
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg French toast
Vitamin B1 0.204mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 0.08mg French toast
Vitamin B3 1.628mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.549mg French toast
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 43µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.31µg 0µg French toast
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0.04mg French toast
Threonine 0.305mg 0.227mg French toast
Isoleucine 0.375mg 0.22mg French toast
Leucine 0.621mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.413mg 0.197mg French toast
Methionine 0.188mg 0.18mg French toast
Phenylalanine 0.389mg 0.29mg French toast
Valine 0.419mg 0.287mg French toast
Histidine 0.179mg 0.167mg French toast
Cholesterol 116mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g French toast
Saturated Fat 2.723g 7.105g French toast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g 0g French toast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g French toast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.524g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.594g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
French toast 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
26%
French toast
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
French toast
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 155mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 116mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French toast
French toast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
French toast
French toast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French toast
French toast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. French toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174998/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.