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Taco shells vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco shells and Roti (Chapati)

  • Taco shells have more Phosphorus, however, Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Roti (Chapati) covers your daily Manganese needs 52% more than Taco shells.
  • Roti (Chapati) contains 2 times less Saturated Fat than Taco shells. Taco shells contain 7.105g of Saturated Fat, while Roti (Chapati) contains 3.311g.

Food varieties used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen.

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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 40% 11% 17% 83% 76% 42% 68% 39% 228% 145%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +177.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.5%
Contains more IronIron +34.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +102.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +212%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +454.2%
~equal in Zinc ~1.54mg
~equal in Sodium ~298mg

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% 11% 0% 113% 42% 86% 34% 65% 0% 8.3% 34% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +160.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +53.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +136.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.6%
Contains more OtherOther +37.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.5%
Contains more WaterWater +453.6%

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
54% 34% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.311 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.761 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +231.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +622.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -53.4%

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
92% 5%
Starch: 33.67 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.97 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +63.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +150%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +200%
Contains more FructoseFructose +170%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1870%

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 Roti (Chapati)
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 Roti (Chapati) Opinion
Calories 476kcal 299kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 7.85g Roti (Chapati)
Fats 21.79g 9.2g Taco shells
Net carbs 56.79g 36.43g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 46.13g Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 56mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 36mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 196mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.2mg Roti (Chapati)
Sugar 1.5g 2.93g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 9.7g Roti (Chapati)
Copper 0.113mg 0.229mg Roti (Chapati)
Zinc 1.61mg 1.54mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 33.67g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 158mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 298mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.55mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 1.747mg Roti (Chapati)
Selenium 4.8µg 26.6µg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.45mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.18mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.61mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B5 0.56mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.28mg Roti (Chapati)
Vitamin K 8.6µg 3.3µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 45µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0.029g Roti (Chapati)
Choline 29.9mg 7.8mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 3.311g Roti (Chapati)
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 2.091g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.761g 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
Fructose 0.1g 0.27g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.027g Taco shells
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g Roti (Chapati)
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.003g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 0.72g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Roti (Chapati)
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
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/nutrients

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

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