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Multigrain bread vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Multigrain bread and Taco shells?

  • Multigrain bread is richer in Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B3, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, yet Taco shells are richer in Vitamin K, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for Manganese is 71% higher.
  • Multigrain bread has 7 times more Selenium than Taco shells. Multigrain bread has 35.8µg of Selenium, while Taco shells have 4.8µg.
  • Multigrain bread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
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 IronIron +65.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +645.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~83mg
~equal in Calcium ~100mg
~equal in Potassium ~231mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~233mg

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 0.33% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +473.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~69µg
~equal in Choline ~29.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 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 +126.5%
Contains more WaterWater +391.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +373.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 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 -86.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +739.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 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 GlucoseGlucose +1740%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2570%
Contains more LactoseLactose +520%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1720%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
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.
Multigrain bread Taco shells
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Taco shells Opinion
Calories 288kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 14.52g 6.41g Multigrain bread
Fats 4.6g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Multigrain bread
Net carbs 39.01g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 47.11g 63.49g Taco shells
Magnesium 85mg 83mg Multigrain bread
Calcium 111mg 100mg Multigrain bread
Potassium 250mg 231mg Multigrain bread
Iron 2.72mg 1.64mg Multigrain bread
Sugar 6.94g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 8.1g 6.7g Multigrain bread
Copper 0.307mg 0.113mg Multigrain bread
Zinc 1.85mg 1.61mg Multigrain bread
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 247mg 233mg Multigrain bread
Sodium 414mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 2.201mg 0.56mg Multigrain bread
Selenium 35.8µg 4.8µg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.216mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.08mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 1.867mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B5 0.365mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.203mg Multigrain bread
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 70µg 69µg Multigrain bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.172g Multigrain bread
Choline 28.8mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 0.948g 7.105g Multigrain bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.826g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.04mg Multigrain bread
Threonine 0.294mg 0.227mg Multigrain bread
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.22mg Multigrain bread
Leucine 0.604mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.314mg 0.197mg Multigrain bread
Methionine 0.15mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.29mg Multigrain bread
Valine 0.432mg 0.287mg Multigrain bread
Histidine 0.215mg 0.167mg Multigrain bread
Fructose 2.67g 0.1g Multigrain bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Multigrain 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
26%
Multigrain bread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
101%
Multigrain bread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.157g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Multigrain bread
Multigrain bread is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)
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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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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