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

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What are the differences between oat bread and taco shells?

  • Oat bread is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, iron, and manganese, yet taco shells are higher in phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
  • Oat bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 46% more.
  • Oat bread has 4 times more vitamin B2 than taco shells. While oat bread has 0.346mg of vitamin B2, taco shells have only 0.08mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in oat bread is lower.

We used Bread, oat bran 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 20% 13% 117% 45% 24% 60% 46% 102% 164%
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 +90.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +525%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +65.2%
~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.
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% 0.67% 8.8% 0% 126% 80% 91% 35% 17% 0% 3% 61% 10%
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 AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +616.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 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 +62.2%
Contains more WaterWater +587.5%
Contains more FatsFats +395.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.5%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 40% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.697 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.694 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 -90.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +336.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat bread Taco shells DV% diff.
Selenium 30µg 4.8µg 46%
Saturated fat 0.697g 7.105g 29%
Fats 4.4g 21.79g 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.694g 5.495g 25%
Vitamin B1 0.504mg 0.216mg 24%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.346mg 0.08mg 20%
Vitamin B3 4.831mg 1.867mg 19%
Iron 3.12mg 1.64mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.59g 6.935g 13%
Phosphorus 141mg 233mg 13%
Calories 236kcal 476kcal 12%
Vitamin B5 0.581mg 12%
Magnesium 35mg 83mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.203mg 10%
Manganese 0.779mg 0.56mg 10%
Fiber 4.5g 6.7g 9%
Carbs 39.8g 63.49g 8%
Protein 10.4g 6.41g 8%
Zinc 0.89mg 1.61mg 7%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 8.6µg 6%
Calcium 65mg 100mg 4%
Folate 81µg 69µg 3%
Potassium 147mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.69mg 2%
Choline 18.7mg 29.9mg 2%
Copper 0.135mg 0.113mg 2%
Sodium 353mg 324mg 1%
Net carbs 35.3g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 7.7g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.131mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.299mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.399mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.733mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.297mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.179mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.518mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.461mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.225mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oat 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
33%
Oat bread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
Oat bread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 minerals?
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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.
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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.