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Taco shells vs. Bagel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco shells and Bagel different?

  • Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Calcium, while Bagel is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Bagel covers your daily need of Selenium 43% more than Taco shells.

Taco shells, baked and Bagels, wheat 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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
6
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4
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +62.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.1%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Copper +54.9%
Contains more Manganese +155.4%
Contains more Selenium +497.9%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Bagel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 104% 37% 61% 15% 58% 30% 59% 187% 157%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +62.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +64.1%
Contains more Potassium +40%
Contains less Sodium -26.2%
Contains more Zinc +46.4%
Contains more Iron +68.3%
Contains more Copper +54.9%
Contains more Manganese +155.4%
Contains more Selenium +497.9%

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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
4
:
5
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Folate +10.1%
Taco shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Bagel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 0% 101% 49% 64% 23% 34% 57% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +115.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.5%
Contains more Folate +10.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
3
:
2
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Fats +1324.2%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Water +486.7%
Equal in Other - 1.83
Taco shells
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
Bagel
10% 49% 38% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 1.53 g
Carbs: 48.89 g
Water: 37.55 g
Other: 1.83 g
Contains more Fats +1324.2%
Contains more Carbs +29.9%
Contains more Protein +59.1%
Contains more Water +486.7%
Equal in Other - 1.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
1
Bagel
Bagel
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2291.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Bagel
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.936 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2291.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +487.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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 Bagel
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Bagel Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 44.79g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 10.2g Bagel
Fats 21.79g 1.53g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 48.89g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 250kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 6.12g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 4.1g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 20mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.76mg Bagel
Magnesium 83mg 51mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 142mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 165mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 439mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 1.1mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.175mg Bagel
Manganese 0.56mg 1.43mg Bagel
Selenium 4.8µg 28.7µg Bagel
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.32mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.403mg Bagel
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.209mg Bagel
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.37mg Bagel
Vitamin B5 0.375mg Bagel
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.147mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 76µg Bagel
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.5µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0g Bagel
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0g Bagel
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 0.29g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.936g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Bagel
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
28%
Bagel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
71%
Bagel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bagel
Bagel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.105g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (69)
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
  2. Bagel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167533/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.