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 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| 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 |
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% |
