Taco shells vs. Paratha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taco shells and paratha?
- Taco shells are richer in phosphorus, folate, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, calcium, and zinc, yet paratha is richer in manganese and fiber.
- Paratha's daily need coverage for manganese is 21% higher.
- Taco shells have 7 times more folate than paratha. Taco shells have 69µg of folate, while paratha has 10µg.
- Paratha contains less saturated fat.
- Paratha has a lower glycemic index than taco shells.
We used Taco shells, baked and Bread, paratha, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +124.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +29.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +88.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.9% |
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 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +153.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +152.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +590% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +374.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +95.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 1.054mg | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 2.484g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 120mg | 16% |
| Folate | 69µg | 10µg | 15% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 13.2g | 13% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 9.6g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 37mg | 11% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 31.5g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.465mg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.11mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 3.837g | 8% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 326kcal | 8% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 25mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.82mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 45.35g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 5.826g | 6% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 452mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 6.3mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 7.1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 1.35mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 3.4µg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.146mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 139mg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 6.36g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 35.75g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.61mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 4.15g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.83mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | 0.034g | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 2.386g | 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:
6.36 g
Fats:
13.2 g
Carbs:
45.35 g
Water:
33.5 g
Other:
1.59 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +423.4% |
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Protein
~6.36g
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
5.826 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.837 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.484 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +121.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18% |
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:
31.5 g
Sucrose:
1.75 g
Glucose:
0.35 g
Fructose:
0.35 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
1.7 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +74.4% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +75% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +250% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +250% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +1600% |
