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Taco shells vs. Pie crust — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco shells and Pie crust

  • Taco shells have more Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Manganese, however, Pie crust is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Pie crust's daily need coverage for Selenium is 33% more.
  • Taco shells contain 6 times more Magnesium than Pie crust. Taco shells contain 83mg of Magnesium, while Pie crust contains 15mg.
  • Taco shells contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked and Pie crust, standard-type, dry mix.

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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 11% 18% 5.6% 83% 25% 11% 37% 98% 41% 125%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +453.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +260.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +302.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.8%
Contains more IronIron +35.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +377.1%

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% 0% 0% 0% 98% 49% 51% 16% 15% 0% 0% 78% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +50.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 31% 52% 8% 2%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 31.4 g
Carbs: 52.1 g
Water: 7.6 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.9%
Contains more FatsFats +44.1%
Contains more WaterWater +18.8%
~equal in Protein ~6.9g
~equal in Other ~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
27% 60% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 17.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.968 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +38.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +157.9%

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 Pie crust
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Pie crust Opinion
Calories 476kcal 518kcal Pie crust
Protein 6.41g 6.9g Pie crust
Fats 21.79g 31.4g Pie crust
Net carbs 56.79g 52.1g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 52.1g Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 15mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 61mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 64mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.22mg Pie crust
Sugar 1.5g Pie crust
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.075mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.4mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 86mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 753mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.315mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 22.9µg Pie crust
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.392mg Pie crust
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.213mg Pie crust
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 2.727mg Pie crust
Vitamin B5 0.268mg Pie crust
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.064mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 104µg Pie crust
Trans Fat 0.172g Pie crust
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 7.974g Taco shells
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 17.887g Pie crust
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 3.968g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.08mg Pie crust
Threonine 0.227mg 0.184mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.255mg Pie crust
Leucine 0.837mg 0.476mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.133mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg 0.121mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.339mg Pie crust
Valine 0.287mg 0.289mg Pie crust
Histidine 0.167mg 0.146mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
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 Pie crust
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
24%
Pie crust
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
45%
Pie crust

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.869g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pie crust
Pie crust is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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.

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. Pie crust - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175022/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.