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

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Summary of differences between Taco shells and Potato flour

  • Taco shells have more Folate, Manganese, Zinc, and Phosphorus, while Potato flour have more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
  • Potato flour covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 44% more than Taco shells.
  • Taco shells contain 79 times more Saturated Fat than Potato flour. While Taco shells contain 7.105g of Saturated Fat, Potato flour contains only 0.09g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Potato flour.

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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 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.8%
Contains more IronIron +18.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +198.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +336.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +333.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83%

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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +176%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +176%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +278.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.228mg
~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
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more FatsFats +6308.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.9%
Contains more OtherOther +64.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.9g
~equal in Water ~6.52g

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
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +86587.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3563.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

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 Potato flour
Rich in minerals ok
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 vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Potato flour Opinion
Calories 476kcal 357kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 21.79g 0.34g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 56.79g 77.2g Potato flour
Carbs 63.49g 83.1g Potato flour
Magnesium 83mg 65mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 65mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 1001mg Potato flour
Iron 1.64mg 1.38mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 3.52g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 5.9g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Zinc 1.61mg 0.54mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 168mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 55mg Potato flour
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.25mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.313mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 1.1µg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.051mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Vitamin K 8.6µg 0µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 25µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g 0g Potato flour
Choline 29.9mg 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 0.008g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.15g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.227mg 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.837mg 0.425mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.18mg 0.107mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.287mg 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.167mg 0.166mg 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 Potato flour
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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato flour
Potato flour contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour
Potato flour 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 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 flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.