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Taco shells vs. Pita — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco shells and Pita

  • Taco shells have more Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Folate, and Zinc, while Pita have more Copper.
  • Taco shells covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 35% more than Pita.
  • Taco shells contain 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Pita. While Taco shells contain 0.203mg of Vitamin B6, Pita contains only 0.034mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pita is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Bread, pita, white, unenriched.

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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%
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +219.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +92.5%
Contains more IronIron +17.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +91.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.7%

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%
Pita
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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% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +497.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +187.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.7%
~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
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +1715.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14%
Contains more ProteinProtein +42%
Contains more WaterWater +401.6%
~equal in Other ~1.9g

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
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6504.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +927.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.7%

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 Pita
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Pita Opinion
Calories 476kcal 275kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 9.1g Pita
Fats 21.79g 1.2g Taco shells
Net carbs 56.79g 53.5g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 55.7g Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 26mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 86mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 120mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 1.4mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Pita
Fiber 6.7g 2.2g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.168mg Pita
Zinc 1.61mg 0.84mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 97mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 536mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.481mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.267mg Pita
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.097mg Pita
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 2.142mg Pita
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Pita
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.034mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 24µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Pita
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 0.105g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.535g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.105mg Pita
Threonine 0.227mg 0.257mg Pita
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.349mg Pita
Leucine 0.837mg 0.634mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.219mg Pita
Methionine 0.18mg 0.16mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.287mg 0.394mg Pita
Histidine 0.167mg 0.195mg Pita
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 Pita
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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 212mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.939g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pita
Pita is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.