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Puff pastry vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Puff pastry and Taco shells

  • Puff pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Puff pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 36% higher.
  • Puff pastry has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. While Puff pastry has 0.258mg of Vitamin B2, Taco shells have only 0.08mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
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 IronIron +58.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +410.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +418.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +272.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +288.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.113mg

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% 0.06% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +222.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +968.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +382.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 +15.4%
Contains more FatsFats +76.7%
Contains more WaterWater +15.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.9%
Contains more OtherOther +91%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 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 -22.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +27.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +304.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Puff pastry 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 Puff pastry Taco shells Opinion
Calories 558kcal 476kcal Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 6.41g Puff pastry
Fats 38.5g 21.79g Puff pastry
Net carbs 44.2g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 45.7g 63.49g Taco shells
Magnesium 16mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 10mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 62mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 2.6mg 1.64mg Puff pastry
Sugar 0.75g 1.5g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.115mg 0.113mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 60mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 253mg 324mg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.495mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 24.5µg 4.8µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.216mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.08mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.867mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 16.3µg 8.6µg Puff pastry
Folate 55µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Puff pastry
Choline 6.2mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 5.502g 7.105g Puff pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 6.935g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 5.495g Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0.04mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.275mg 0.22mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.144mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.131mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.367mg 0.29mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg 0.287mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg 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

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Puff pastry 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
24%
Puff pastry
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
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?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.603g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.