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Taco shells vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taco shells and Gingerbread?

  • Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Zinc, and Folate, yet Gingerbread is richer in Selenium, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 26% higher.
  • Taco shells have 4 times more Zinc than Gingerbread. Taco shells have 1.61mg of Zinc, while Gingerbread has 0.39mg.
  • Gingerbread contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Taco shells, baked and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +312.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +331.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90%
Contains more IronIron +75.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +239.6%
~equal in Sodium ~327mg

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 0.33% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +109.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.738mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.19mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.4%
Contains more FatsFats +32.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more WaterWater +337.5%
Contains more OtherOther +30.9%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~7.124g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 476kcal 356kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 3.9g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 16.4g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Gingerbread
Net carbs 56.79g 49.2g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 49.2g Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 70mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 71mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 439mg Gingerbread
Iron 1.64mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Sugar 1.5g Gingerbread
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.61mg 0.39mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 54mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 327mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 1µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 4.8µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.19mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.738mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.19mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 33µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Gingerbread
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 4.122g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 4.216g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.124mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.151mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg 0.279mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.131mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg 0.08mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.195mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.173mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.087mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.983g)
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.
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.