Taco shells vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between taco shells and danish pastry
- Taco shells have more fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, and zinc; however, danish pastry is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12.
- Danish pastry covers your daily selenium needs 26% more than taco shells.
- Danish pastry contains 7 times less fiber than taco shells. Taco shells contain 6.7g of fiber, while danish pastry contains 1g.
- The glycemic index of taco shells is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Danish pastry, cheese.
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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 | +453.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +185.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -22.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +293.8% |
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 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +407.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +24.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +390.6% |
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Fats
~21.9g
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
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +113.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +63.1% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~6.794g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 18.9µg | 26% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1g | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 2.575g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 108mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 15mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.26mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.04mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 11.313g | 11% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 37.2g | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.351mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 35mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 476kcal | 374kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 417mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 98mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 8g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.089mg | 3% |
| Folate | 69µg | 60µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.35mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.19mg | 2% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 20.1mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 6.794g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 6.9µg | 1% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 21.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.45g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 93mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Danish pastry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.311g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.