Pancake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pancake and taco shells
- Pancake has more selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium, while taco shells have more magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Taco shells cover your daily need for saturated fat, 25% more than pancake.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +119% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +210.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +418.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +251.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +341.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.4 g
Fats:
9.7 g
Carbs:
28.3 g
Water:
52.9 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +726.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.3% |
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Protein
~6.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.447 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 | -70.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.122g | 7.105g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Fats | 9.7g | 21.79g | 19% |
| Selenium | 14.9µg | 4.8µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 83mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.56mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.281mg | 0.08mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.203mg | 12% |
| Calories | 227kcal | 476kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 219mg | 100mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 28.3g | 63.49g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.474g | 6.935g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 159mg | 233mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 1.61mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.22µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Folate | 38µg | 69µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.447g | 5.495g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.113mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 54µg | 1µg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 439mg | 324mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 231mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.567mg | 1.867mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.201mg | 0.216mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.4g | 6.41g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.3g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.237mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.513mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.321mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.147mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.319mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.335mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.152mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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