Naan vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between naan and taco shells?
- Naan is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2, yet taco shells are higher in folate, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Naan's daily need coverage for manganese is 37% more.
- Naan has 2 times more selenium than taco shells. While naan has 11.4µg of selenium, taco shells have only 4.8µg.
- The amount of sodium in taco shells is lower.
We used Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated and Taco shells, baked types in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +39.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.6% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +160.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +331.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +196% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 1.4mg | 0.56mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 5.495g | 28% |
| Fats | 6.7g | 21.79g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 2.907g | 7.105g | 19% |
| Folate | 16µg | 69µg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.946g | 6.935g | 12% |
| Selenium | 11.4µg | 4.8µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.58mg | 1.867mg | 11% |
| Calories | 286kcal | 476kcal | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.8g | 6.7g | 8% |
| Starch | 36g | 54.94g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Protein | 10.2g | 6.41g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 188mg | 233mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 324mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 46.21g | 63.49g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.128mg | 0.203mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.158mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3.3µg | 8.6µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1.32mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 29.9mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 68mg | 83mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.24mg | 1.61mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.176mg | 0.216mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 1.64mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.8g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Potassium | 185mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 41.41g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.4g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.2 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
46.21 g
Water:
34.9 g
Other:
1.99 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +445.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 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 | -59.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +256.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +336.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
36 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.6 g
Fructose:
0.8 g
Lactose:
0.5 g
Maltose:
1.5 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +500% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +700% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +400% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1400% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +52.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
