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Lavash - Armenian Bread vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Lavash - Armenian Bread and Taco shells

  • Lavash - Armenian Bread is richer in Phosphorus, while Taco shells are higher in Monounsaturated Fat, Magnesium, Zinc, Polyunsaturated fat, Folate, Fiber, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Lavash - Armenian Bread has 2 times more Phosphorus than Taco shells. Lavash - Armenian Bread has 496mg of Phosphorus, while Taco shells have 233mg.
  • Lavash - Armenian Bread is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Lavash - Armenian Bread and Taco shells, baked.

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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 19% 6.3% 11% 45% 110% 19% 213% 104% 65% 11%
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 CopperCopper +192%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +207.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +376.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.8%
Contains more IronIron +36.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +130%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +140%

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% 0% 7.4% 0% 25% 9.2% 45% 0% 18% 0% 0% 20% 0%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +86.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +165.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 60% 27% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 60.3 g
Water: 27 g
Other: 2.8 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 +35.7%
Contains more WaterWater +321.9%
Contains more OtherOther +46.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1715.8%
~equal in Carbs ~63.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.5 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 -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6835%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +999%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lavash - Armenian Bread 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 Lavash - Armenian Bread Taco shells Opinion
Calories 281kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 8.7g 6.41g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Fats 1.2g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 60.3g 63.49g Taco shells
Magnesium 27mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 21mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 125mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 1.2mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Fiber 3.1g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.33mg 0.113mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Zinc 0.7mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 496mg 233mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Sodium 796mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.37mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.5mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 2µg 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.08mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 1.867mg Lavash - Armenian Bread
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 26µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0g 0.172g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 0.2g 7.105g Lavash - Armenian Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.5g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
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

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Lavash - Armenian 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
10%
Lavash - Armenian Bread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Lavash - Armenian Bread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 472mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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?
Lavash - Armenian Bread
Lavash - Armenian Bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lavash - Armenian Bread
Lavash - Armenian Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.905g)
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. 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.