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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.
Pie crust
Pie crust
2
:
8
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Selenium +377.1%
Contains more Calcium +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +453.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.9%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Zinc +302.5%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Pie crust
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 84% 11% 37% 6% 99% 11% 25% 42% 125%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Iron +35.4%
Contains more Selenium +377.1%
Contains more Calcium +63.9%
Contains more Magnesium +453.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +170.9%
Contains more Potassium +260.9%
Contains less Sodium -57%
Contains more Zinc +302.5%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Pie crust
Pie crust
5
:
5
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Folate +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.2%
Pie crust
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% 99% 50% 52% 17% 15% 78% 0% 0%
Taco shells
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 B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Folate +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pie crust
Pie crust
4
:
1
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Fats +44.1%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Equal in Other - 1.91
Pie crust
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Taco shells
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 Fats +44.1%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.9%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Equal in Other - 1.91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pie crust
Pie crust
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.5%
Pie crust
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.968 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 52.1g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 6.9g 6.41g Pie crust
Fats 31.4g 21.79g Pie crust
Carbs 52.1g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 518kcal 476kcal Pie crust
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Pie crust
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 61mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 2.22mg 1.64mg Pie crust
Magnesium 15mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 86mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 64mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 753mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.4mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.075mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.315mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 22.9µg 4.8µg Pie crust
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
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
Folate 104µg 69µg Pie crust
Vitamin K 8.6µg 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
Trans Fat 0.172g Pie crust
Saturated Fat 7.974g 7.105g Taco shells
Monounsaturated Fat 17.887g 6.935g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 3.968g 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
Pie crust 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
26%
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.