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

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What are the differences between Taco shells and Oat bread?

  • Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Oat bread is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Oat bread's daily need coverage for Selenium is 46% more.
  • Taco shells have 10 times more Saturated Fat than Oat bread. While Taco shells have 7.105g of Saturated Fat, Oat bread has only 0.697g.

We used Taco shells, baked and Bread, oat bran 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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
6
:
4
Oat bread
Oat bread
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +137.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.9%
Contains more Iron +90.2%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Manganese +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +525%
Equal in Sodium - 353
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Oat bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 117% 25% 61% 13% 47% 25% 45% 102% 164%
Contains more Calcium +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +137.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains more Zinc +80.9%
Contains more Iron +90.2%
Contains more Copper +19.5%
Contains more Manganese +39.1%
Contains more Selenium +525%
Equal in Sodium - 353

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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
4
:
5
Oat bread
Oat bread
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Folate +17.4%
Taco shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Oat bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 9% 0% 0% 127% 80% 91% 35% 17% 61% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin E +56.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +332.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.8%
Contains more Folate +17.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
3
:
2
Oat bread
Oat bread
Contains more Fats +395.2%
Contains more Carbs +59.5%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Water +587.5%
Taco shells
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
Oat bread
10% 4% 40% 44%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 39.8 g
Water: 44 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Fats +395.2%
Contains more Carbs +59.5%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Contains more Protein +62.2%
Contains more Water +587.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
1
Oat bread
Oat bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Oat bread
18% 40% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.697 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.59 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.694 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +336.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +224.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Oat bread Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 35.3g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 10.4g Oat bread
Fats 21.79g 4.4g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 39.8g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 236kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 7.7g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 4.5g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 65mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 3.12mg Oat bread
Magnesium 83mg 35mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 141mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 147mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 353mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.89mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.135mg Oat bread
Manganese 0.56mg 0.779mg Oat bread
Selenium 4.8µg 30µg Oat bread
Vitamin A 17IU 5IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Oat bread
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.44mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.504mg Oat bread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.346mg Oat bread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.831mg Oat bread
Vitamin B5 0.581mg Oat bread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.073mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 81µg Oat bread
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.2µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.131mg Oat bread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.299mg Oat bread
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.399mg Oat bread
Leucine 0.837mg 0.733mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.297mg Oat bread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.179mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.518mg Oat bread
Valine 0.287mg 0.461mg Oat bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.225mg Oat bread
Trans Fat 0.172g Oat bread
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0.697g Oat bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 1.59g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.694g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Oat bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
35%
Oat bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
62%
Oat bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.408g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oat bread
Oat bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
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. Oat bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172676/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.