Gingerbread vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Gingerbread and Taco shells?
- Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Potassium, yet Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Folate.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 26% higher.
We used Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe and Taco shells, baked types in this comparison.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +90% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +239.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +312.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +331.5% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +182.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +109.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.9 g
Fats:
16.4 g
Carbs:
49.2 g
Water:
28 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +337.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +64.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.216 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 | -42% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +30.3% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~6.935g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 356kcal | 476kcal |
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| Protein | 3.9g | 6.41g |
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| Fats | 16.4g | 21.79g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.2g | 56.79g |
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| Carbs | 49.2g | 63.49g |
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| Cholesterol | 32mg | 0mg |
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| Magnesium | 70mg | 83mg |
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| Calcium | 71mg | 100mg |
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| Potassium | 439mg | 231mg |
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| Iron | 2.88mg | 1.64mg |
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| Sugar | 1.5g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.195mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.61mg |
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| Starch | 54.94g |
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| Phosphorus | 54mg | 233mg |
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| Sodium | 327mg | 324mg |
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| Vitamin A | 48IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin A | 14µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg |
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| Manganese | 0.683mg | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 16.3µg | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.19mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.867mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.375mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.19mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg |
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| Folate | 33µg | 69µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Choline | 29.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.122g | 7.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.124g | 6.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.216g | 5.495g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.047mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.124mg | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.151mg | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.279mg | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.131mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.08mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.195mg | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.087mg | 0.167mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.983g)
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.