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Taco shells vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco shells and Pecan pie

  • Taco shells have more Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Folate, however, Pecan pie is higher in Selenium, Copper, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pecan pie covers your daily Cholesterol needs 29% more than Taco shells.
  • Pecan pie contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Taco shells. Taco shells contain 0.203mg of Vitamin B6, while Pecan pie contains 0.06mg.
  • Pecan pie has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Taco shells, baked and Pie, pecan, 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.
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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +147.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +86.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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% 1% 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 0.67% 21% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +120.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +165.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.6%
Contains more OtherOther +59.2%
Contains more WaterWater +204.7%
~equal in Fats ~22.2g

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +61.2%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.71g

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 Pecan pie
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Pecan pie Opinion
Calories 476kcal 412kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 4.9g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 22.2g Pecan pie
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Pecan pie
Net carbs 56.79g 52.2g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 52.2g Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 26mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 32mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 133mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 1.48mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Pecan pie
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.211mg Pecan pie
Zinc 1.61mg 1.02mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 94mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 262mg Pecan pie
Vitamin A 17IU 357IU Pecan pie
Vitamin A 1µg 82µg Pecan pie
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.712mg Pecan pie
Selenium 4.8µg 12µg Pecan pie
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.188mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.18mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 0.847mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.479mg Pecan pie
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.06mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg Pecan pie
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 26µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Pecan pie
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 3.989g Pecan pie
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 11.181g Pecan pie
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 5.71g Pecan pie
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.069mg Pecan pie
Threonine 0.227mg 0.189mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.223mg Pecan pie
Leucine 0.837mg 0.372mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.248mg Pecan pie
Methionine 0.18mg 0.125mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.25mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.255mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.116mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Pecan pie
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Pecan pie
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
16%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.116g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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.

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.