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Taco shells vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between taco shells and apple strudel

  • Apple strudel contains less phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B6, and folate than taco shells.
  • Daily need coverage for phosphorus for taco shells is 29% higher.
  • Apple strudel has 9 times less Magnesium than taco shells. Taco shells have 83mg of Magnesium, while apple strudel has 9mg.
  • Apple strudel is lower in saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Strudel, apple.

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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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +822.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55%
Contains more IronIron +290.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +276.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +747.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +606.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +194.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27.1%

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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
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 5.7% 1.8% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +465.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +196.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +146.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +105.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.2%
Contains more FatsFats +94.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.5%
Contains more OtherOther +112.2%
Contains more WaterWater +579.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +112.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.315g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco shells Apple strudel
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
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Apple strudel Opinion
Calories 476kcal 274kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 3.3g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 11.2g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Apple strudel
Net carbs 56.79g 38.9g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 41.1g Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 9mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 15mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 149mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 0.42mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 25.75g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 2.2g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.03mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.19mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 33mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 135mg Apple strudel
Vitamin A 17IU 30IU Apple strudel
Vitamin A 1µg 6µg Apple strudel
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.42mg Apple strudel
Manganese 0.56mg 0.19mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 6.1µg Apple strudel
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.04mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.025mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 0.33mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.27mg Apple strudel
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.046mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg Apple strudel
Vitamin K 8.6µg 2.9µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 28µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Apple strudel
Choline 29.9mg 17.4mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 2.044g Apple strudel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 3.267g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 5.315g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.039mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg 0.119mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.147mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg 0.257mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 153mg Apple strudel
Methionine 0.18mg 0.067mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.151mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.164mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.076mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Apple strudel
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Taco shells Apple strudel
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
20%
Taco shells
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple strudel
Apple 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 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
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.