Taco shells vs. Patty — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco shells and patty?
- Taco shells are higher in fiber, manganese, folate, magnesium, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, yet patty is higher in vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium.
- Patty's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 85% more.
- The glycemic index of patty is lower.
We used Taco shells, baked and USDA Commodity, beef, patties (100%), frozen, raw 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 | +361.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1328.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +54.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +60.7% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3194.1% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +17.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +155.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.2% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +208.3% |
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 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +402.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1050% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.05µg | 85% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.643g | 32% |
Fiber | 6.7g | 0g | 27% |
Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.017mg | 24% |
Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
Zinc | 1.61mg | 4.12mg | 23% |
Carbs | 63.49g | 0g | 21% |
Selenium | 4.8µg | 14.8µg | 18% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
Folate | 69µg | 6µg | 16% |
Protein | 6.41g | 14.63g | 16% |
Magnesium | 83mg | 18mg | 15% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.043mg | 14% |
Calories | 476kcal | 204kcal | 14% |
Phosphorus | 233mg | 145mg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 3.846mg | 12% |
Sodium | 324mg | 74mg | 11% |
Calcium | 100mg | 7mg | 9% |
Fats | 21.79g | 15.69g | 9% |
Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.16mg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 6% | |
Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
Copper | 0.113mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
Iron | 1.64mg | 1.93mg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 7.105g | 6.333g | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.214mg | 1% |
Potassium | 231mg | 269mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 56.79g | 0g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 6.861g | 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% | |
Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
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 |
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:
14.63 g
Fats:
15.69 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
64.72 g
Other:
4.96 g
Contains more FatsFats | +38.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +128.2% |
Contains more WaterWater | +911.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +159.7% |
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
6.333 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.861 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.643 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +754.6% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -10.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.861g