Taco shells vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between taco shells and pancake
- Taco shells have more magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc, while pancake has more selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Taco shells cover your daily need for saturated fat, 25% more than pancake.
- Taco shells contain 5 times more magnesium than pancake. While taco shells contain 83mg of magnesium, pancake contains only 16mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pancake is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Pancakes, plain, 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 | +418.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +187.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +180% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +119% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +210.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +341.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +81.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +251.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
6.4 g
Fats:
9.7 g
Carbs:
28.3 g
Water:
52.9 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +124.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +726.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.4% |
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Protein
~6.4g
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
2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.447 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +180.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +23.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 2.122g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 59mg | 20% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 9.7g | 19% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 14.9µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 16mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.281mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.046mg | 12% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 227kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 219mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 28.3g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 2.474g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 159mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.56mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Folate | 69µg | 38µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.405mg | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 4.447g | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.049mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 54µg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 324mg | 439mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 132mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.567mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.201mg | 1% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 6.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 28.3g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.237mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.513mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.335mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.152mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.983g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pancake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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