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Potato bread vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Potato bread and Taco shells

  • Potato bread is higher in Phosphorus, Potassium, Folate, Calcium, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B12, however, Taco shells are richer in Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 36% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, potato 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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
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 CalciumCalcium +88%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +210.8%
Contains more IronIron +37.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +196.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +11.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.3%

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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
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 AVitamin A +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 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 ProteinProtein +95%
Contains more WaterWater +424.2%
Contains more OtherOther +96.3%
Contains more FatsFats +596.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato bread Taco shells Opinion
Calories 266kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 12.5g 6.41g Potato bread
Fats 3.13g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 40.77g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 47.07g 63.49g Taco shells
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Potato bread
Magnesium 28mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 188mg 100mg Potato bread
Potassium 718mg 231mg Potato bread
Iron 2.25mg 1.64mg Potato bread
Sugar 9.38g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 6.3g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.094mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.44mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 369mg 233mg Potato bread
Sodium 375mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 89IU 17IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 24µg 1µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.253mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 9.5µg 4.8µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.08mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.203mg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 6.8µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 126µg 69µg Potato bread
Trans Fat 0g 0.172g Potato bread
Choline 18.4mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 0g 7.105g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.04mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.224mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.22mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.44mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.311mg 0.197mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.112mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.305mg 0.287mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.143mg 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 0g 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato bread 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
27%
Potato bread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato bread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.