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Taco shells vs. Banana bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco shells and Banana bread different?

  • Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Banana bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Phosphorus from Taco shells is 25% higher.
  • Taco shells contain 6 times more Fiber than Banana bread. While Taco shells contain 6.7g of Fiber, Banana bread contains only 1.1g.
  • Banana bread has less Saturated Fat.

Taco shells, baked and Bread, banana, prepared from recipe, made with margarine are the varieties 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.
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 10% 6.3% 12% 53% 24% 9.5% 25% 39% 27% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +492.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +376.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +72.4%
Contains more IronIron +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +56.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +360%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +301.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +167.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +152.1%
~equal in Sodium ~302mg

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% 30% 0% 0% 43% 46% 27% 16% 35% 13% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
4% 11% 55% 29%
Protein: 4.3 g
Fats: 10.5 g
Carbs: 54.6 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.1%
Contains more FatsFats +107.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.4%
Contains more WaterWater +356.3%

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
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.237 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.13 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.5%

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 Banana bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Banana bread Opinion
Calories 476kcal 326kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 4.3g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 10.5g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 1.7mg Banana bread
Net carbs 56.79g 53.5g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 54.6g Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 14mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 21mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 134mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 1.4mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Banana bread
Fiber 6.7g 1.1g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.072mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.35mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 58mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 302mg Banana bread
Vitamin A 17IU 493IU Banana bread
Vitamin A 1µg 106µg Banana bread
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.209mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 12.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.172mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.2mg Banana bread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.446mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.268mg Banana bread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.15mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Banana bread
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 33µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Banana bread
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 2.237g Banana bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 4.48g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 3.13g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.053mg Banana bread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.15mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.182mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg 0.327mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg 0.094mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.218mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.209mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Banana bread
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 Banana bread
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
18%
Banana bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
27%
Banana bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana bread
Banana bread contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Banana bread
Banana bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Banana bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174906/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.