Taco shells vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taco shells and apple pie
- The amount of phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, manganese, folate, zinc, vitamin B6, calcium, and copper in taco shells is higher than in apple pie.
- Taco shells cover your daily need for phosphorus, 30% more than apple pie.
- Taco shells contain 17 times more folate than apple pie. While taco shells contain 69µg of folate, apple pie contains only 4µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in apple pie is lower.
- Apple pie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of apple pie is 41, while the glycemic index of taco shells is 69.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1085.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +809.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +255.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +35.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +145.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +906.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +870.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -17.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +434.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1625% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +97.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
34 g
Water:
52.2 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +237.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +715.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.797 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.198 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +58% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +150% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 24mg | 30% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 2.198g | 22% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.6g | 20% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 7mg | 18% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 11g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.182mg | 16% |
| Folate | 69µg | 4µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 3.797g | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.16mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.038mg | 13% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 34g | 10% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 11mg | 9% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 1.9g | 9% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 9% | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.046mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.134mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.158mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 4.388g | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.123mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 65mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.21mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 29µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 266mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.119mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 32.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.038mg | 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple pie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.308g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.