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Taco shells vs. Potato bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco shells and Potato bread

  • Taco shells are higher in Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Potato bread is richer in Phosphorus, Potassium, Folate, Calcium, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B12.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 36% higher.
  • Taco shells have 3 times more Magnesium than Potato bread. While Taco shells have 83mg of Magnesium, Potato bread has only 28mg.
  • Potato bread has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Bread, potato.

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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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
5
:
5
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Magnesium +196.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +121.3%
Contains more Calcium +88%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Potassium +210.8%
Contains more Selenium +97.9%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Potato bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 85% 20% 159% 64% 49% 40% 32% 34% 52%
Contains more Magnesium +196.4%
Contains less Sodium -13.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +20.2%
Contains more Manganese +121.3%
Contains more Calcium +88%
Contains more Iron +37.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.4%
Contains more Potassium +210.8%
Contains more Selenium +97.9%

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.
Taco shells
Taco shells
4
:
7
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Vitamin E +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Taco shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Potato bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 10% 3% 0% 47% 25% 24% 50% 54% 95% 19% 17%
Contains more Vitamin E +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +423.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.3%
Contains more Folate +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
3
Potato bread
Potato bread
Contains more Fats +596.2%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Water +424.2%
Contains more Other +96.3%
Taco shells
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
Potato bread
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more Fats +596.2%
Contains more Carbs +34.9%
Contains more Protein +95%
Contains more Water +424.2%
Contains more Other +96.3%

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 Potato bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Potato bread Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 40.77g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 21.79g 3.13g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 47.07g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 266kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 9.38g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 6.3g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 188mg Potato bread
Iron 1.64mg 2.25mg Potato bread
Magnesium 83mg 28mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 369mg Potato bread
Potassium 231mg 718mg Potato bread
Sodium 324mg 375mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 1.44mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.094mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.253mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin A 17IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.47mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.188mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.106mg Potato bread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.25mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.817mg Potato bread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.232mg Potato bread
Folate 69µg 126µg Potato bread
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 8.6µg 6.8µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.081mg Potato bread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.224mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.268mg Potato bread
Leucine 0.837mg 0.44mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.311mg Potato bread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.112mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.285mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.305mg Potato bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.143mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0g Potato bread
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 0g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Potato bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.