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

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Summary of differences between Potato flour and Taco shells

  • Potato flour has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Copper, while Taco shells has more Folate, Manganese, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Potato flour covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 44% more than Taco shells.
  • Potato flour contains 4 times more Potassium than Taco shells. While Potato flour contains 1001mg of Potassium, Taco shells contain only 231mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato flour is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potato flour 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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
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 PotassiumPotassium +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.8%
Contains more IronIron +18.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +336.4%

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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +176%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +176%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.216mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 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 CarbsCarbs +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6308.8%
~equal in Protein ~6.41g
~equal in Water ~6.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86587.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3563.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato flour Taco shells
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato flour Taco shells Opinion
Calories 357kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.9g 6.41g Potato flour
Fats 0.34g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Potato flour
Net carbs 77.2g 56.79g Potato flour
Carbs 83.1g 63.49g Potato flour
Magnesium 65mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 65mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 1001mg 231mg Potato flour
Iron 1.38mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Sugar 3.52g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 5.9g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.197mg 0.113mg Potato flour
Zinc 0.54mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 168mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 55mg 324mg Potato flour
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.313mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 1.1µg 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.228mg 0.216mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.051mg 0.08mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 3.507mg 1.867mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.769mg 0.203mg Potato flour
Vitamin K 0µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 25µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0g 0.172g Potato flour
Choline 39.5mg 29.9mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g 7.105g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.04mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg 0.227mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg 0.22mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.413mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.316mg 0.29mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg 0.287mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg 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
Potato flour 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
31%
Potato flour
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Potato flour
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour 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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.