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Taco shells vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco shells and Cornbread

  • Taco shells have more Magnesium, Manganese, and Zinc, however, Cornbread is richer in Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cornbread's daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 37% more.
  • Taco shells contain 3 times more Magnesium than Cornbread. Taco shells contain 83mg of Magnesium, while Cornbread contains 24mg.
  • Cornbread contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, enriched (includes corn muffin mix).

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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.
Contains more Calcium +75.4%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Potassium +104.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Zinc +182.5%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Contains more Iron +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 94% 18% 210% 10% 107% 16% 29% 42% 31%
Contains more Calcium +75.4%
Contains more Magnesium +245.8%
Contains more Potassium +104.4%
Contains less Sodium -60.3%
Contains more Zinc +182.5%
Contains more Copper +32.9%
Contains more Manganese +77.8%
Contains more Iron +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.9%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +72%
Contains more Vitamin A +576.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 4% 0% 1% 107% 63% 63% 29% 30% 70% 12% 13%
Contains more Vitamin E +331.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +72%
Contains more Vitamin A +576.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +79%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +83.2%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Carbs - 69.5
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
7% 12% 70% 8% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 12.2 g
Carbs: 69.5 g
Water: 7.8 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more Fats +78.6%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +83.2%
Equal in Protein - 7
Equal in Carbs - 69.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.719
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 3.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.719 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.682 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +226.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 6.719

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Cornbread Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 63g Cornbread
Protein 6.41g 7g Cornbread
Fats 21.79g 12.2g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 69.5g Cornbread
Calories 476kcal 418kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 20.34g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 6.5g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 57mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.5mg Cornbread
Magnesium 83mg 24mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 489mg Cornbread
Potassium 231mg 113mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 817mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.57mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.085mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.315mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 5.6µg Cornbread
Vitamin A 17IU 115IU Cornbread
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 19µg Cornbread
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.16mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Cornbread
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.427mg Cornbread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.272mg Cornbread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.342mg Cornbread
Vitamin B5 0.48mg Cornbread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.128mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 93µg Cornbread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Cornbread
Vitamin K 8.6µg 5µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.071mg Cornbread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.224mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.254mg Cornbread
Leucine 0.837mg 0.632mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.198mg Cornbread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.133mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.343mg Cornbread
Valine 0.287mg 0.32mg Cornbread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.177mg Cornbread
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Cornbread
Saturated Fat 7.105g 3.091g Cornbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 6.719g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.682g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Cornbread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
33%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
57%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 493mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.014g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cornbread
Cornbread is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174908/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.