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Muffin vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Muffin and Taco shells

  • Muffin has more Vitamin K, Choline, and Vitamin B12, however, Taco shells has more Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Muffin is 26% higher.

Food types used in this article are Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 SeleniumSelenium +70.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +730%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.9%
Contains more IronIron +26.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +335.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.7%
~equal in Sodium ~324mg

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.
Muffin
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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 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +355.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +209.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +407.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 WaterWater +290%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.8%
Contains more FatsFats +35.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.8%
Contains more OtherOther +29.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 -60%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +43.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
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34% 59% 3% 3%
Starch: 16.31 g
Sucrose: 28.01 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 1.21 g
Lactose: 0.54 g
Maltose: 0.47 g
Galactose: 0 g
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2701%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1130%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1110%
Contains more LactoseLactose +440%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +370%
Contains more StarchStarch +236.8%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Taco shells Opinion
Calories 375kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 4.49g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 16.07g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 53g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 44mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 121mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 1.3mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Sugar 31.47g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1.1g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.06mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.37mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 16.31g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 146mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 336mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 73IU 17IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 1µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0.69mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 8.2µg 4.8µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 0.08mg Muffin
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.47mg Muffin
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 8.6µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.2g 0.172g Taco shells
Choline 92.5mg 29.9mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 7.105g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 5.495g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.04mg Muffin
Threonine 0.181mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.22mg Muffin
Leucine 0.421mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.199mg 0.197mg Muffin
Methionine 0.115mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.257mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.128mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 1.21g 0.1g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g 0.27g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g 0.014g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0.005g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g 5.097g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
30%
Muffin
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.261g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Muffin
Muffin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Muffin
Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.

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