Taco shells vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco shells and naan?
- Taco shells are higher in folate, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B6, yet naan is higher in manganese, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
- Naan's daily need coverage for manganese is 37% more.
- Taco shells have 4 times more folate than naan. While taco shells have 69µg of folate, naan has only 16µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in naan is lower.
We used Taco shells, baked and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +69.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +137.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +160.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +331.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 1.4mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 1.258g | 28% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 6.7g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 2.907g | 19% |
| Folate | 69µg | 16µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 11.4µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 1.946g | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 3.58mg | 11% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 286kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 10.2g | 8% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 4.8g | 8% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 36g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.18mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 46.21g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 188mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 467mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.128mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.158mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 68mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 1.32mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 3.3µg | 4% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 10.1mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 1.24mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.176mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 185mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.73mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.8g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 41.41g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 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 |
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:
10.2 g
Fats:
6.7 g
Carbs:
46.21 g
Water:
34.9 g
Other:
1.99 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +225.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +445.3% |
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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
2.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.258 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +256.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +336.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
36 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.6 g
Fructose:
0.8 g
Lactose:
0.5 g
Maltose:
1.5 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +52.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +500% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +700% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +400% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1400% |
