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.
| 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.
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
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% |
