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

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Significant differences between rye bread and taco shells

  • Rye bread is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate, while taco shells are higher in phosphorus.
  • Rye bread covers your daily selenium needs 47% more than taco shells.
  • Rye bread has 4 times more vitamin B2 than taco shells. Rye bread has 0.335mg of vitamin B2, while taco shells have 0.08mg.
  • Taco shells are lower in sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Bread, rye 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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
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 +72.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +47.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +543.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +39.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +41.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +86.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.3%

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 1.3% 0% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +109.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +616.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 48% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 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 +32.6%
Contains more WaterWater +482.8%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +560.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 48% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 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 -91.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +429%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye 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 Rye bread Taco shells DV% diff.
Selenium 30.9µg 4.8µg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.799g 5.495g 31%
Saturated fat 0.626g 7.105g 29%
Fats 3.3g 21.79g 28%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.335mg 0.08mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.434mg 0.216mg 18%
Iron 2.83mg 1.64mg 15%
Phosphorus 125mg 233mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 1.311g 6.935g 14%
Vitamin B3 3.805mg 1.867mg 12%
Sodium 603mg 324mg 12%
Manganese 0.824mg 0.56mg 11%
Calories 259kcal 476kcal 11%
Magnesium 40mg 83mg 10%
Folate 110µg 69µg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.203mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.44mg 9%
Copper 0.186mg 0.113mg 8%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 8.6µg 6%
Carbs 48.3g 63.49g 5%
Protein 8.5g 6.41g 4%
Zinc 1.14mg 1.61mg 4%
Fiber 5.8g 6.7g 4%
Choline 14.6mg 29.9mg 3%
Calcium 73mg 100mg 3%
Potassium 166mg 231mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.33mg 0.69mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 42.5g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 3.85g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.255mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.319mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.579mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.233mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.411mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.379mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.182mg 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 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
Rye bread Taco shells
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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%
Rye bread
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Rye bread
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 279mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.479g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rye bread
Rye bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.