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Taco shells vs. Bread crumbs — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco shells and bread crumbs different?

  • Bread crumbs have more vitamin B1, iron, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, manganese, and vitamin B12 than taco shells.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for bread crumbs is 63% higher.
  • Taco shells contain 6 times more Saturated Fat than bread crumbs. While taco shells contain 7.105g of Saturated Fat, bread crumbs contain only 1.203g.
  • Bread crumbs have less saturated Fat.

Taco shells, baked and Bread crumbs, dry, grated, plain 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 31% 55% 17% 181% 85% 40% 71% 95% 120% 137%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83%
Contains more IronIron +194.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +125.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +425%
~equal in Zinc ~1.45mg

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 0% 0% 1.6% 0% 242% 93% 124% 33% 28% 44% 17% 80% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +762.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +30.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +403.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +55.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
13% 5% 72% 7% 3%
Protein: 13.35 g
Fats: 5.3 g
Carbs: 71.98 g
Water: 6.51 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +311.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +108.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +49.7%
~equal in Water ~6.51g

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
28% 24% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +577.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +166.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
91% 3% 4% 3%
Starch: 59.66 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.82 g
Fructose: 2.46 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.92 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1720%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2360%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1820%
~equal in Starch ~59.66g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Bread crumbs Opinion
Calories 476kcal 395kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 13.35g Bread crumbs
Fats 21.79g 5.3g Taco shells
Net carbs 56.79g 67.48g Bread crumbs
Carbs 63.49g 71.98g Bread crumbs
Magnesium 83mg 43mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 183mg Bread crumbs
Potassium 231mg 196mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 4.83mg Bread crumbs
Sugar 1.5g 6.2g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 4.5g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.255mg Bread crumbs
Zinc 1.61mg 1.45mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 59.66g Bread crumbs
Phosphorus 233mg 165mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 732mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.08mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.919mg Bread crumbs
Selenium 4.8µg 25.2µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.967mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.403mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 6.634mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B5 0.552mg Bread crumbs
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.121mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.35µg Bread crumbs
Vitamin K 8.6µg 6.6µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 107µg Bread crumbs
Trans Fat 0.172g Bread crumbs
Choline 29.9mg 14.6mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 1.203g Bread crumbs
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 1.023g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 2.06g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.162mg Bread crumbs
Threonine 0.227mg 0.427mg Bread crumbs
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.544mg Bread crumbs
Leucine 0.837mg 0.963mg Bread crumbs
Lysine 0.197mg 0.43mg Bread crumbs
Methionine 0.18mg 0.232mg Bread crumbs
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.655mg Bread crumbs
Valine 0.287mg 0.6mg Bread crumbs
Histidine 0.167mg 0.296mg Bread crumbs
Fructose 0.1g 2.46g Bread crumbs
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 Bread crumbs
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
52%
Bread crumbs
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
83%
Bread crumbs

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.902g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Bread crumbs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174928/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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