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Pie crust vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pie crust and Taco shells

  • Pie crust has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate, however, Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
  • Pie crust contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Pie crust contains 0.213mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells contain 0.08mg.
  • Taco shells contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix 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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
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 +35.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +377.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +453.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +302.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.8%

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% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 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 FatsFats +44.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +157.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pie crust Taco shells Opinion
Calories 518kcal 476kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.9g 6.41g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 21.79g Pie crust
Net carbs 52.1g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 52.1g 63.49g Taco shells
Magnesium 15mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 61mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 64mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 2.22mg 1.64mg Pie crust
Sugar 1.5g Pie crust
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.075mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.4mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 86mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 753mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.315mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 22.9µg 4.8µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.392mg 0.216mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.08mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 2.727mg 1.867mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.268mg Pie crust
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 104µg 69µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.172g Pie crust
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.974g 7.105g Taco shells
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 6.935g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.04mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.184mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.255mg 0.22mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.476mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.133mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.121mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.339mg 0.29mg Pie crust
Valine 0.289mg 0.287mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.146mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pie crust 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
24%
Pie crust
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Pie crust
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.869g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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 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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.