Taco shells vs. Hush puppies — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taco shells and hush puppies
- Taco shells are richer in fiber, manganese, and magnesium, while hush puppies are higher in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, and iron.
- Taco shells cover your daily saturated fat needs 25% more than hush puppies.
- Taco shells have 3 times more magnesium than hush puppies. Taco shells have 83mg of magnesium, while hush puppies have 24mg.
- Hush puppies are lower in saturated fat.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Hush puppies, prepared from recipe.
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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 | +245.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +143.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +154.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +178% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +229.2% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +63% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +315% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +49% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +174.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +29% |
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:
13.5 g
Carbs:
46 g
Water:
29 g
Other:
3.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +61.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +353.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +99% |
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
2.108 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.263 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.219 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +112.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.4% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 2.108g | 23% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 15.8µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.332mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 278mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 3.04mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.8g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 45mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.22mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 668mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 24mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 23.6µg | 13% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 13.5g | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 7.219g | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.352mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 3.263g | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.66mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.19µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.102mg | 8% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 337kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.357mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 189mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 2.782mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 46g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.066mg | 5% |
| Folate | 69µg | 89µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 1.26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 41µg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 7.7g | 3% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 144mg | 3% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 32.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 43.2g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 2.03g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.279mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.169mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.382mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.388mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| 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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36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hush puppies is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.997g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hush puppies is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Hush puppies 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.