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Pan dulce vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pan dulce and Taco shells

  • Pan dulce has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2, however, Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pan dulce covers your daily Selenium needs 39% more than Taco shells.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
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 +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +445.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg

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 4% 1.4% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 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 AVitamin A +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +437.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 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 +47%
Contains more WaterWater +236.6%
Contains more FatsFats +88.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more OtherOther +76.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 49% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 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 -69.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +259.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 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 +286%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3480%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3950%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +910%
Contains more StarchStarch +45.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
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.
Pan dulce Taco shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pan dulce Taco shells Opinion
Calories 367kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 9.42g 6.41g Pan dulce
Fats 11.58g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Pan dulce
Net carbs 54.08g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 56.38g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 24mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 86mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 103mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 2.87mg 1.64mg Pan dulce
Sugar 12.5g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 2.3g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.121mg 0.113mg Pan dulce
Zinc 0.84mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 37.8g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 94mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 228mg 324mg Pan dulce
Vitamin A 23IU 17IU Pan dulce
Vitamin A 5µg 1µg Pan dulce
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.46mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 26.2µg 4.8µg Pan dulce
Vitamin B1 0.377mg 0.216mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B2 0.23mg 0.08mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B3 3.463mg 1.867mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B5 0.59mg Pan dulce
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.11µg 0µg Pan dulce
Vitamin K 1.6µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 108µg 69µg Pan dulce
Trans Fat 1.103g 0.172g Taco shells
Choline 29.1mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 2.183g 7.105g Pan dulce
Monounsaturated Fat 3.499g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.53g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 4.05g 0.1g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.066g 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Pan dulce
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g 0g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.005g Pan dulce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.21g 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pan dulce 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%
Pan dulce
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Pan dulce
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 - 11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce 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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/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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