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Strudel vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are strudel and taco shells different?

  • Strudel is richer in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and calcium, while taco shells are higher in fiber and magnesium.
  • Strudel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 67% more than taco shells.
  • Strudel contains 395 times more vitamin A than taco shells. Strudel contains 395µg of vitamin A, while taco shells contain 1µg.
  • Strudel is lower in saturated fat.

KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel and Taco shells, baked types were used in this article.

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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 9.3% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
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 +193%
Contains more IronIron +259.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +538.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +225.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +302.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -53.1%

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% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
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 +39400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +161.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Folate ~69µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 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 +356.3%
Contains more OtherOther +151.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.2%
Contains more FatsFats +98.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 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 -62%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +147.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strudel Taco shells DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0µg 67%
Iron 5.9mg 1.64mg 53%
Vitamin A 395µg 1µg 44%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.08mg 28%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.203mg 25%
Manganese 0.56mg 24%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Fiber 1.2g 6.7g 22%
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 1.867mg 21%
Saturated fat 2.7g 7.105g 20%
Calcium 293mg 100mg 19%
Magnesium 13mg 83mg 17%
Fats 11g 21.79g 17%
Sodium 691mg 324mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.216mg 15%
Copper 0.113mg 13%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.61mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 2.8g 6.935g 10%
Selenium 4.8µg 9%
Calories 318kcal 476kcal 8%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 5.495g 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg 5%
Potassium 71mg 231mg 5%
Choline 29.9mg 5%
Phosphorus 263mg 233mg 4%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Carbs 50g 63.49g 4%
Protein 5g 6.41g 3%
Folate 74µg 69µg 1%
Net carbs 48.8g 56.79g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 16.8g 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 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
Strudel 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
62%
Strudel
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Strudel
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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. 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.