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Pumpkin pie vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin pie and Taco shells?

  • Pumpkin pie is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin B12, yet Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Folate.
  • Pumpkin pie's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 50% higher.
  • Pumpkin pie contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared and Taco shells, baked types in this comparison.

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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 10% 19% 15% 34% 49% 11% 35% 31% 30% 29%
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 CopperCopper +31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +492.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.3%
Contains more IronIron +82.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.7%

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% 206% 15% 3% 44% 29% 21% 27% 15% 44% 33% 20% 20%
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 +20100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +53.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +165.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.69mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 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 WaterWater +687.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.4%
Contains more FatsFats +123.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +82.3%
Contains more OtherOther +69%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.77 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 -72%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +830%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3680%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2750%
Contains more LactoseLactose +1900%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +850%
Contains more StarchStarch +412%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +900%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin pie Taco shells Opinion
Calories 243kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 3.9g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 9.75g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 33.03g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 34.83g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Pumpkin pie
Magnesium 14mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 64mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 167mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 0.9mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Sugar 18.88g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1.8g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.148mg 0.113mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 0.39mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 10.73g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 81mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 239mg 324mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 3434IU 17IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A 448µg 1µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.76mg 0.69mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.227mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 5.4µg 4.8µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.124mg 0.08mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B3 1.107mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.35µg 0µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin K 13.2µg 8.6µg Pumpkin pie
Folate 26µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Pumpkin pie
Choline 37.5mg 29.9mg Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 1.988g 7.105g Pumpkin pie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.6g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 1.77g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.04mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.158mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.297mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.192mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.249mg 0.18mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.211mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.088mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 2.85g 0.1g Pumpkin pie
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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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin pie 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
37%
Pumpkin pie
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pumpkin pie
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.38g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.