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.
| 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.
| 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 | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +105.8% |
| 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:
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
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
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% |
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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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 33mg | 29% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 2.044g | 23% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.2g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 9mg | 18% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 11.2g | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.19mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.04mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.42mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.046mg | 12% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 274kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Folate | 69µg | 28µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.03mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 3.267g | 9% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 135mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 41.1g | 7% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 153mg | 7% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 3.3g | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 2.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.27mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 1.42mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.025mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 149mg | 2% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 17.4mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 6.1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 5.315g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 38.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 25.75g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| 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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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.25g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple strudel contains less Sodium (difference - 189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.