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Taco shells vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco shells and Cream pie

  • Taco shells are richer than Cream pie in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Cream pie covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 27% more than Taco shells.
  • Taco shells have 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Cream pie. Taco shells have 0.203mg of Vitamin B6, while Cream pie has 0.02mg.
  • Taco shells are lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +336.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +247.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%
~equal in Iron ~1.49mg
~equal in Copper ~0.118mg

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% 10% 22% 3% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +915%
Contains more FolateFolate +263.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +67%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +876.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +10.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +65.2%
Contains more OtherOther +76.9%
Contains more WaterWater +430%
~equal in Fats ~22.41g

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +378.2%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.336g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Cream pie Opinion
Calories 476kcal 353kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 4.15g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 22.41g Cream pie
Net carbs 56.79g 37.64g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 38.44g Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU Cream pie
Magnesium 83mg 19mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 66mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 161mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 1.49mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 27.39g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 0.8g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.118mg Cream pie
Zinc 1.61mg 0.44mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 79mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 266mg Cream pie
Vitamin A 17IU 166IU Cream pie
Vitamin A 1µg 46µg Cream pie
Vitamin E 0.69mg 1.09mg Cream pie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Cream pie
Manganese 0.56mg 0.161mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 6µg Cream pie
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.087mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.14mg Cream pie
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 0.605mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.232mg Cream pie
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.02mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg Cream pie
Vitamin K 8.6µg 9.5µg Cream pie
Folate 69µg 19µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 2.49g Taco shells
Choline 29.9mg 17.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 12.449g Taco shells
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 7.336g Cream pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.149g 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 Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cream pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g 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 Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.344g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cream pie
Cream pie contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie 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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.