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Patty vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Patty and Taco shells?

  • Patty is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Taco shells are higher in Fiber, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Patty's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 85% more.

We used USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw 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 Iron +17.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Zinc +155.9%
Contains more Selenium +208.3%
Contains more Calcium +1328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +361.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +3194.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 73% 13% 63% 24% 10% 113% 25% 3% 81%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Potassium +16.5%
Contains less Sodium -77.2%
Contains more Zinc +155.9%
Contains more Selenium +208.3%
Contains more Calcium +1328.6%
Contains more Magnesium +361.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.7%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Manganese +3194.1%

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.
Patty
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +402.3%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.203
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 37% 73% 19% 50% 5% 257% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +106%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +402.3%
Contains more Folate +1050%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.203

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +128.2%
Contains more Water +911.3%
Contains more Other +159.7%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
15% 16% 65% 5%
Protein: 14.63 g
Fats: 15.69 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.72 g
Other: 4.96 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 Protein +128.2%
Contains more Water +911.3%
Contains more Other +159.7%
Contains more Fats +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +754.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.935
46% 50% 5%
Saturated Fat: 6.333 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.643 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +754.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.935

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Patty Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 0g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 14.63g 6.41g Patty
Fats 15.69g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 0g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 204kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Patty
Fiber 0g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 7mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.93mg 1.64mg Patty
Magnesium 18mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 145mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 269mg 231mg Patty
Sodium 74mg 324mg Patty
Zinc 4.12mg 1.61mg Patty
Copper 0.073mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.017mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 14.8µg 4.8µg Patty
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.08mg Patty
Vitamin B3 3.846mg 1.867mg Patty
Vitamin B5 0.309mg Patty
Vitamin B6 0.214mg 0.203mg Patty
Folate 6µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 2.05µg 0µg Patty
Vitamin K 8.6µg 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
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Patty
Saturated Fat 6.333g 7.105g Patty
Monounsaturated Fat 6.861g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.643g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Patty Taco shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
37%
Patty
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Patty
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Patty
Patty is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Patty
Patty contains less Sodium (difference - 250mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Patty
Patty is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.772g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Patty
Patty is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. 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.