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Taco shells vs. Pop tarts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taco shells and Pop tarts?

  • Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium, yet Pop tarts are richer in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pop tarts' daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 32% higher.
  • Taco shells have 6 times more Fiber than Pop tarts. Taco shells have 6.7g of Fiber, while Pop tarts have 1.1g.
  • Pop tarts contain less Saturated Fat.

We used Taco shells, baked and Toaster Pastries, KELLOGG, KELLOGG'S POP TARTS, Blueberry types in this comparison.

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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% 7.2% 8.4% 131% 50% 35% 38% 52% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +418.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +316.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +113.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +32.7%

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%
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% 58% 0% 0% 73% 76% 71% 0% 88% 0% 0% 60% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~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
5% 13% 68% 13%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 13.3 g
Carbs: 68.41 g
Water: 12.5 g
Other: 1.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.3%
Contains more FatsFats +63.8%
Contains more OtherOther +60.5%
Contains more WaterWater +95.3%
~equal in Carbs ~68.41g

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
15% 49% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.02 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.5 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.81 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~6.5g

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 Pop tarts
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Pop tarts Opinion
Calories 476kcal 412kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 4.6g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 13.3g Taco shells
Net carbs 56.79g 67.31g Pop tarts
Carbs 63.49g 68.41g Pop tarts
Magnesium 83mg 16mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 24mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 95mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 3.5mg Pop tarts
Sugar 1.5g 30.9g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 1.1g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.15mg Pop tarts
Zinc 1.61mg 1.27mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 88mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 398mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 962IU Pop tarts
Vitamin A 1µg 289µg Pop tarts
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.29mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.33mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.8mg Pop tarts
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.38mg Pop tarts
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 80µg Pop tarts
Trans Fat 0.172g Pop tarts
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 2.02g Pop tarts
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 6.5g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 4.81g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 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 Pop tarts
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
33%
Pop tarts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
33%
Pop tarts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 74mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pop tarts
Pop tarts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.085g)
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

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.