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 cover your daily need for 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 B6Vitamin B6 | +306% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.7g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 11.105g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.301mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 17mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.39mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 25.91g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 3.915g | 11% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.53mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 10.1µg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.333mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.5mg | 10% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 1.99mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 324mg | 477mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 2.91mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 40mg | 6% |
| Folate | 69µg | 92µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 47.06g | 5% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 24.93g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 8.544g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 260mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 134mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 434kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 5.31g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 9.8µg | 1% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 37.3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 45.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 18.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.239g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.017g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 3.573g | N/A |
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% |
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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% |
