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Taco shells vs. Egg bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taco shells and Egg bread?

  • Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium, yet Egg bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Egg bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.
  • Taco shells have 4 times more Saturated Fat than Egg bread. While Taco shells have 7.105g of Saturated Fat, Egg bread has only 1.593g.

We used Taco shells, baked and Bread, egg types 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.
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% 28% 10% 114% 54% 22% 45% 50% 65% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +336.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +103.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%
Contains more IronIron +85.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +527.1%
~equal in Calcium ~93mg

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% 13% 5.2% 12% 110% 101% 91% 17% 15% 13% 2.3% 79% 46%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +165.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1141.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +181.9%
~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
10% 6% 48% 35% 2%
Protein: 9.5 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 47.8 g
Water: 34.7 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more FatsFats +263.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.2%
Contains more WaterWater +442.2%
~equal in Other ~2g

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
32% 46% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.593 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.106 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +201.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +396.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77.6%

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 Egg bread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Egg bread Opinion
Calories 476kcal 287kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 9.5g Egg bread
Fats 21.79g 6g Taco shells
Net carbs 56.79g 45.5g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 47.8g Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Egg bread
Magnesium 83mg 19mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 93mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 115mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 3.04mg Egg bread
Sugar 1.5g 1.78g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 2.3g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.162mg Egg bread
Zinc 1.61mg 0.79mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 106mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 380mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 211IU Egg bread
Vitamin A 1µg 63µg Egg bread
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.26mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Egg bread
Manganese 0.56mg 0.5mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 30.1µg Egg bread
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.438mg Egg bread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.436mg Egg bread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.848mg Egg bread
Vitamin B5 0.282mg Egg bread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.064mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Egg bread
Vitamin K 8.6µg 0.9µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 105µg Egg bread
Trans Fat 0.172g Egg bread
Choline 29.9mg 84.3mg Egg bread
Saturated Fat 7.105g 1.593g Egg bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 2.302g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.106g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.112mg Egg bread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.306mg Egg bread
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.394mg Egg bread
Leucine 0.837mg 0.692mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.311mg Egg bread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.189mg Egg bread
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.475mg Egg bread
Valine 0.287mg 0.443mg Egg bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.21mg Egg bread
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Egg bread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.012g Egg bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 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 Egg bread
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
39%
Egg bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
57%
Egg bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg bread
Egg bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.512g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg bread
Egg bread 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.

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. Egg bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172673/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.