Taco shells vs. Pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Taco shells and Pastry?
- Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, yet Pastry is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
- Pastry's daily need coverage for Selenium is 35% more.
- Taco shells have 10 times more Vitamin B6 than Pastry. While Taco shells have 0.203mg of Vitamin B6, Pastry has only 0.021mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Taco shells are lower.
We used Taco shells, baked and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake 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 | +418.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +278.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +203.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +288.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -23.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +404.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +866.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +367.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +84.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +253.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +123.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +87.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13% |
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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:
7.3 g
Fats:
38.1 g
Carbs:
45.1 g
Water:
8.5 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +40.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +74.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.8% |
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
9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.894 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +211.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 476kcal | 551kcal |
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| Protein | 6.41g | 7.3g |
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| Fats | 21.79g | 38.1g |
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| Net carbs | 56.79g | 43.6g |
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| Carbs | 63.49g | 45.1g |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 61mg |
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.56mg |
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| Sugar | 1.5g | 0.74g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.114mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.53mg |
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| Starch | 54.94g |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 324mg | 249mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.488mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 24.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.398mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 4.168mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 16.1µg |
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| Folate | 69µg | 78µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Choline | 29.9mg | 6.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.105g | 9.643g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.935g | 21.597g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 4.894g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.085mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.196mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.272mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.508mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.129mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.362mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.308mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.156mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
28%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
42%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.538g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.