Taco shells vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco shells and English muffins different?
- Taco shells have more fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, manganese, zinc, and folate than English muffins.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for taco shells is 34% higher.
- Taco shells contain 5 times more vitamin B6 than English muffins. While taco shells contain 0.203mg of vitamin B6, English muffins contain only 0.043mg.
- English muffins have less saturated fat.
Taco shells, baked and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) are the varieties 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 | +295.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +92.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +84.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +372.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +86.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.5% |
| 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:
7.7 g
Fats:
1.8 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
42.1 g
Other:
2.4 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +1110.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +557.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25.7% |
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
0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.888 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2196.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +518.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.4% |
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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| Fats | 21.79g | 1.8g | 31% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.888g | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 0.259g | 31% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 0.302g | 17% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.7g | 16% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 21mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 133mg | 14% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 235kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.043mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 9% | |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.357mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.446mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.89mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.7mg | 8% |
| Folate | 69µg | 37µg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.154mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 46g | 6% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 464mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.181mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 7.7g | 3% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 131mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.566mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.04µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.129mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 43.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.315mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| 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 |
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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.846g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)