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.
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.
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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 22.9µg | 4.8µg | 33% |
Monounsaturated fat | 17.887g | 6.935g | 27% |
Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
Phosphorus | 86mg | 233mg | 21% |
Sodium | 753mg | 324mg | 19% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 83mg | 16% |
Fats | 31.4g | 21.79g | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.392mg | 0.216mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.064mg | 0.203mg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.56mg | 11% |
Zinc | 0.4mg | 1.61mg | 11% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.968g | 5.495g | 10% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
Folate | 104µg | 69µg | 9% |
Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
Iron | 2.22mg | 1.64mg | 7% |
Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
Potassium | 64mg | 231mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.727mg | 1.867mg | 5% |
Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.268mg | 5% | |
Saturated fat | 7.974g | 7.105g | 4% |
Copper | 0.075mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
Calcium | 61mg | 100mg | 4% |
Carbs | 52.1g | 63.49g | 4% |
Calories | 518kcal | 476kcal | 2% |
Protein | 6.9g | 6.41g | 1% |
Net carbs | 52.1g | 56.79g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.184mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.255mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.476mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.121mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.339mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.289mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.146mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
31.4 g
Carbs:
52.1 g
Water:
7.6 g
Other:
2 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.974 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.968 g
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% |