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Taco shells vs. Pan dulce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between taco shells and pan dulce

  • Taco shells have more phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, pan dulce is higher in selenium, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
  • Pan dulce covers your daily selenium needs 39% more than taco shells.
  • Pan dulce contains 4 times less vitamin B6 than taco shells. Taco shells contain 0.203mg of vitamin B6, while pan dulce contains 0.057mg.
  • Pan dulce has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Bread, pan dulce, sweet yeast bread.

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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 17% 26% 9.1% 108% 40% 23% 40% 30% 60% 143%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +124.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.7%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +445.8%
~equal in Copper ~0.121mg

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 4% 1.7% 5.8% 0% 94% 53% 65% 35% 13% 14% 4% 81% 16%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +256.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +437.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +74.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.1mg

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
9% 12% 56% 22%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 11.58 g
Carbs: 56.38 g
Water: 21.54 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +88.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more OtherOther +76.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47%
Contains more WaterWater +236.6%

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
30% 49% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.183 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.499 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.53 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +98.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +259.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.3%

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
75% 8% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 37.8 g
Sucrose: 3.86 g
Glucose: 3.58 g
Fructose: 4.05 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +45.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +286%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +3480%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3950%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +910%

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 Pan dulce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Pan dulce DV% diff.
Selenium 4.8µg 26.2µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.53g 26%
Saturated fat 7.105g 2.183g 22%
Phosphorus 233mg 94mg 20%
Fiber 6.7g 2.3g 18%
Fats 21.79g 11.58g 16%
Iron 1.64mg 2.87mg 15%
Magnesium 83mg 24mg 14%
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.377mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.23mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.59mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.057mg 11%
Folate 69µg 108µg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.463mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.935g 3.499g 9%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.84mg 7%
Starch 54.94g 37.8g 7%
Protein 6.41g 9.42g 6%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.6µg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg 5%
Fructose 0.1g 4.05g 5%
Calories 476kcal 367kcal 5%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.46mg 4%
Sodium 324mg 228mg 4%
Potassium 231mg 103mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.29mg 3%
Carbs 63.49g 56.38g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Copper 0.113mg 0.121mg 1%
Calcium 100mg 86mg 1%
Net carbs 56.79g 54.08g N/A
Sugar 1.5g 12.5g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 5µg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g 1.103g N/A
Choline 29.9mg 29.1mg 0%
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 0.066g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 1.21g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Pan dulce
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
30%
Pan dulce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
50%
Pan dulce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 11g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.922g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pan dulce
Pan dulce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Pan dulce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167935/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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