Taco shells vs. Doughnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Taco shells and Doughnuts different?
- Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Manganese, while Doughnuts are higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Selenium.
- Doughnuts covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 20% more than Taco shells.
- Taco shells contain 5 times more Magnesium than Doughnuts. Taco shells contain 83mg of Magnesium, while Doughnuts contain 17mg.
- Taco shells are lower in Saturated Fat.
Taco shells, baked and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned) types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +222% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +110.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +21.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +306% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +188.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +276.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
5.31 g
Fats:
24.93 g
Carbs:
47.06 g
Water:
20.82 g
Other:
1.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +34.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +14.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +225.3% |
~equal in
Other
~1.88g
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
11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.915 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -36% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +23.2% |
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:
25.91 g
Sucrose:
16.02 g
Glucose:
0.67 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0.93 g
Maltose:
0.54 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +112% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1502% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +570% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +830% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +440% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 476kcal | 434kcal |
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| Protein | 6.41g | 5.31g |
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| Fats | 21.79g | 24.93g |
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| Net carbs | 56.79g | 45.36g |
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| Carbs | 63.49g | 47.06g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 40mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 134mg |
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.53mg |
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| Sugar | 1.5g | 18.15g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.09mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.5mg |
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| Starch | 54.94g | 25.91g |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 260mg |
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| Sodium | 324mg | 477mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 14IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 4µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 1.99mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.333mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 10.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.301mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 2.91mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 9.8µg |
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| Folate | 69µg | 92µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Choline | 29.9mg | 37.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.105g | 11.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.935g | 8.544g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 3.915g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.239g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.017g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 3.573g |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Doughnuts 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.