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Taco shells vs. Corn pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taco shells and Corn pudding?

  • Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Vitamin B1, and Zinc, yet Corn pudding is richer in Vitamin B12.
  • Corn pudding's daily need coverage for Cholesterol is 24% higher.
  • Taco shells have 7 times more Manganese than Corn pudding. Taco shells have 0.56mg of Manganese, while Corn pudding has 0.079mg.
  • Corn pudding contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Taco shells, baked and Corn pudding, home prepared types in this comparison.

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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 11% 12% 16% 20% 14% 13% 39% 37% 10% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +453.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +209.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +235.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +608.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13%
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.
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 12% 18% 5.4% 15% 17% 36% 19% 0% 29% 39% 1.3% 22% 30%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1620%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1641.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +85.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

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% 5% 17% 72%
Protein: 4.42 g
Fats: 5.04 g
Carbs: 16.97 g
Water: 72.33 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +45%
Contains more FatsFats +332.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.1%
Contains more OtherOther +54%
Contains more WaterWater +1030.2%

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% 33% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +362.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +899.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -65.5%

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
100%
Starch: 8.68 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +532.9%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 Corn pudding
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals 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 Corn pudding Opinion
Calories 476kcal 131kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 4.42g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 5.04g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 3.7mg Corn pudding
Net carbs 56.79g 15.77g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 16.97g Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 72mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0IU 22IU Corn pudding
Magnesium 83mg 15mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 39mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 176mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 0.53mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 6.59g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 1.2g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.043mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.48mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 8.68g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 90mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 282mg Corn pudding
Vitamin A 17IU 296IU Corn pudding
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 57µg Corn pudding
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.27mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Corn pudding
Manganese 0.56mg 0.079mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 6.1µg Corn pudding
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.069mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.154mg Corn pudding
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.033mg Taco shells
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.127mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Corn pudding
Vitamin K 8.6µg 0.5µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 29µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0.093g Corn pudding
Choline 29.9mg 55.5mg Corn pudding
Saturated Fat 7.105g 2.451g Corn pudding
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 1.499g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.55g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.059mg Corn pudding
Threonine 0.227mg 0.169mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.195mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg 0.438mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.33mg Corn pudding
Methionine 0.18mg 0.114mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.255mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.11mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Corn pudding
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g Corn pudding
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 Corn pudding
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
19%
Corn pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
20%
Corn pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn pudding
Corn pudding is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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. Corn pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170492/nutrients

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

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