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Taco shells vs. Popovers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco shells and popovers different?

  • Taco shells are higher in phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B6; however, popovers are richer in selenium, folate, vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for popovers is 60% higher.
  • Taco shells contain 7 times more saturated fat than popovers. While taco shells contain 7.105g of saturated fat, popovers contain only 0.983g.

Taco shells, baked and Popovers, dry mix, enriched are the varieties used 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.
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 18% 9.6% 8.8% 111% 57% 24% 43% 118% 97% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +232%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +212.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131%
Contains more ZincZinc +83%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +133%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.2%
Contains more IronIron +81.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +51.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +683.3%

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.
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% 0.33% 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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 108% 34% 63% 29% 9.7% 10% 0% 109% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +83.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +110.1%
~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
10% 4% 71% 12% 3%
Protein: 10.4 g
Fats: 4.3 g
Carbs: 71 g
Water: 11.7 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +406.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.8%
Contains more WaterWater +82.8%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%

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
26% 52% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.983 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.984 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.823 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +249.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +567.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.2%

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 Popovers
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Popovers DV% diff.
Selenium 4.8µg 37.6µg 60%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.823g 31%
Saturated fat 7.105g 0.983g 28%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Fats 21.79g 4.3g 27%
Sodium 324mg 906mg 25%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Folate 69µg 145µg 19%
Phosphorus 233mg 100mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.43mg 18%
Iron 1.64mg 2.97mg 17%
Magnesium 83mg 25mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.935g 1.984g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.042mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.48mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.378mg 9%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.741mg 8%
Protein 6.41g 10.4g 8%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.88mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 7%
Calcium 100mg 32mg 7%
Copper 0.113mg 0.171mg 6%
Choline 29.9mg 5%
Calories 476kcal 371kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.147mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Potassium 231mg 100mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Carbs 63.49g 71g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 56.79g 71g N/A
Sugar 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.123mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.407mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0.747mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.249mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.517mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.458mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.229mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Popovers
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
28%
Popovers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
69%
Popovers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 582mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Popovers
Popovers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Popovers
Popovers 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Popovers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172792/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.