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

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What are the main differences between taco shells and multigrain bread?

  • Taco shells are richer in vitamin K and monounsaturated fat, yet multigrain bread is richer in manganese, selenium, copper, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and fiber.
  • Multigrain bread's daily need coverage for manganese is 71% higher.
  • Taco shells have 8 times more monounsaturated fat than multigrain bread. Taco shells have 6.935g of monounsaturated fat, while multigrain bread has 0.826g.
  • Multigrain bread contains less saturated fat.

We used Taco shells, baked and Bread, multi-grain, toasted (includes whole-grain) 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 61% 33% 22% 102% 102% 50% 106% 54% 287% 195%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +11%
Contains more IronIron +65.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +171.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +645.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~85mg
~equal in Potassium ~250mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~247mg

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% 0.33% 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% 0% 8% 0% 61% 33% 82% 22% 66% 0% 3.8% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~70µg
~equal in Choline ~28.8mg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Multigrain bread DV% diff.
Manganese 0.56mg 2.201mg 71%
Selenium 4.8µg 35.8µg 56%
Saturated fat 7.105g 0.948g 28%
Fats 21.79g 4.6g 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 2.035g 23%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Copper 0.113mg 0.307mg 22%
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.394mg 16%
Protein 6.41g 14.52g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 6.935g 0.826g 15%
Iron 1.64mg 2.72mg 14%
Calories 476kcal 288kcal 9%
Vitamin B5 0.365mg 7%
Fiber 6.7g 8.1g 6%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.5µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.286mg 6%
Carbs 63.49g 47.11g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.142mg 5%
Sodium 324mg 414mg 4%
Fructose 0.1g 2.67g 3%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.4mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.243mg 2%
Phosphorus 233mg 247mg 2%
Zinc 1.61mg 1.85mg 2%
Potassium 231mg 250mg 1%
Calcium 100mg 111mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 56.79g 39.01g N/A
Magnesium 83mg 85mg 0%
Sugar 1.5g 6.94g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Folate 69µg 70µg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g 0g N/A
Choline 29.9mg 28.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0.294mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.351mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.314mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.15mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.421mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.432mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.215mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

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
15% 5% 47% 31% 2%
Protein: 14.52 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 47.11 g
Water: 31.46 g
Other: 2.31 g
Contains more FatsFats +373.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +34.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +126.5%
Contains more WaterWater +391.6%
Contains more OtherOther +20.9%

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
25% 22% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.948 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.826 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.035 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +739.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +170%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 2%
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
26% 38% 9% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.84 g
Fructose: 2.67 g
Lactose: 0.62 g
Maltose: 1.82 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1740%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2570%
Contains more LactoseLactose +520%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1720%

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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. Multigrain bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174914/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.