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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% 8% 9.4% 1.5% 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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
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 DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 5.495g 37%
Saturated fat 0g 7.105g 32%
Fats 3.13g 21.79g 29%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Phosphorus 369mg 233mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.935g 17%
Vitamin B5 0.817mg 16%
Potassium 718mg 231mg 14%
Folate 126µg 69µg 14%
Magnesium 28mg 83mg 13%
Manganese 0.253mg 0.56mg 13%
Protein 12.5g 6.41g 12%
Calories 266kcal 476kcal 11%
Selenium 9.5µg 4.8µg 9%
Calcium 188mg 100mg 9%
Iron 2.25mg 1.64mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.15µg 0µg 6%
Carbs 47.07g 63.49g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.25mg 1.867mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 1µg 3%
Choline 18.4mg 29.9mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.188mg 0.216mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.08mg 2%
Sodium 375mg 324mg 2%
Zinc 1.44mg 1.61mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.232mg 0.203mg 2%
Copper 0.094mg 0.113mg 2%
Vitamin K 6.8µg 8.6µg 2%
Fiber 6.3g 6.7g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.47mg 0.69mg 1%
Net carbs 40.77g 56.79g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 9.38g 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.224mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.268mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.44mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.311mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.285mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.305mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.143mg 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 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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.