Taco shells vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taco shells and cornbread
- Taco shells have more fiber, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, and zinc, while cornbread has more phosphorus and vitamin B12.
- Cornbread covers your daily need for phosphorus, 23% more than taco shells.
- Taco shells contain 5 times more magnesium than cornbread. While taco shells contain 83mg of magnesium, cornbread contains only 17mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in cornbread is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +388.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +35% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +67.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +81.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +138.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +132.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +96.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
6.59 g
Fats:
9.58 g
Carbs:
54.46 g
Water:
27.11 g
Other:
2.26 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +127.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +323.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
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Protein
~6.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.963 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +98.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +179.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
35.66 g
Sucrose:
14.45 g
Glucose:
0.29 g
Fructose:
0.2 g
Lactose:
1.05 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +54.1% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +66.7% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1345% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +190% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +100% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +950% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 1.963g | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 391mg | 23% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 9.58g | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 57mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.3g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 17mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.222mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 3.732g | 15% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 599mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.579mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 3.494g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.67mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.085mg | 9% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 35.66g | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 8.7µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.175mg | 7% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 330kcal | 7% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 58.7mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 135mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 3.7µg | 4% |
| Folate | 69µg | 55µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 54.46g | 3% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.85mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 133mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 2.004mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.51mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 6.59g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 52.16g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 16.05g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | 0.224g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.226mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.658mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.343mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.334mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.076g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.043g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 1.726g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 275mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.373g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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