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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% 0.33% 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Multigrain bread Taco shells DV% diff.
Manganese 2.201mg 0.56mg 71%
Selenium 35.8µg 4.8µg 56%
Saturated fat 0.948g 7.105g 28%
Fats 4.6g 21.79g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.035g 5.495g 23%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Copper 0.307mg 0.113mg 22%
Vitamin B3 4.394mg 1.867mg 16%
Protein 14.52g 6.41g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.826g 6.935g 15%
Iron 2.72mg 1.64mg 14%
Calories 288kcal 476kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 7%
Fiber 8.1g 6.7g 6%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8.6µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.203mg 6%
Carbs 47.11g 63.49g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.08mg 5%
Sodium 414mg 324mg 4%
Fructose 2.67g 0.1g 3%
Vitamin E 0.4mg 0.69mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.243mg 0.216mg 2%
Phosphorus 247mg 233mg 2%
Zinc 1.85mg 1.61mg 2%
Potassium 250mg 231mg 1%
Calcium 111mg 100mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 39.01g 56.79g N/A
Magnesium 85mg 83mg 0%
Sugar 6.94g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Folate 70µg 69µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.172g N/A
Choline 28.8mg 29.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.294mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.351mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.604mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.314mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.15mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.421mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.432mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.215mg 0.167mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

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 +∞%

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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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.