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

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Summary of differences between Taco shells and Protein bread

  • Taco shells have more Fiber, while Protein bread have more Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Protein bread covers your daily need of Selenium 51% more than Taco shells.
  • Taco shells contain 21 times more Saturated Fat than Protein bread. While Taco shells contain 7.105g of Saturated Fat, Protein bread contains only 0.332g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Bread, protein (includes gluten).

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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
3
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7
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Magnesium +27.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Calcium +24%
Contains more Iron +153%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +269%
Contains more Manganese +162.9%
Contains more Selenium +585.4%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Protein bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 156% 47% 80% 29% 53% 50% 139% 192% 180%
Contains more Magnesium +27.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.9%
Contains less Sodium -19.8%
Contains more Calcium +24%
Contains more Iron +153%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +269%
Contains more Manganese +162.9%
Contains more Selenium +585.4%

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
:
5
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +68.1%
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%
Protein bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 8% 0% 0% 90% 91% 81% 26% 17% 87% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +240%
Contains more Vitamin E +91.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +185.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +561.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +129.7%
Contains more Folate +68.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
3
:
2
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Fats +890.5%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Protein +88.8%
Contains more Water +525%
Equal in Other - 1.9
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
Protein bread
12% 2% 44% 40% 2%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 43.8 g
Water: 40 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more Fats +890.5%
Contains more Carbs +45%
Contains more Protein +88.8%
Contains more Water +525%
Equal in Other - 1.9

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco shells
Taco shells
2
:
1
Protein bread
Protein bread
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3689.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Protein bread
22% 12% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.332 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.183 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.009 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3689.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +444.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

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 Protein bread
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Protein bread Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 40.8g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 12.1g Protein bread
Fats 21.79g 2.2g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 43.8g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 245kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 1.44g Protein bread
Fiber 6.7g 3g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 124mg Protein bread
Iron 1.64mg 4.15mg Protein bread
Magnesium 83mg 65mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 185mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 322mg Protein bread
Sodium 324mg 404mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 1.82mg Protein bread
Copper 0.113mg 0.417mg Protein bread
Manganese 0.56mg 1.472mg Protein bread
Selenium 4.8µg 32.9µg Protein bread
Vitamin A 17IU 5IU Taco shells
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.36mg Taco shells
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.36mg Protein bread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.394mg Protein bread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.289mg Protein bread
Vitamin B5 0.42mg Protein bread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.071mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 116µg Protein bread
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.3µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.148mg Protein bread
Threonine 0.227mg 0.366mg Protein bread
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.471mg Protein bread
Leucine 0.837mg 0.858mg Protein bread
Lysine 0.197mg 0.372mg Protein bread
Methionine 0.18mg 0.199mg Protein bread
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.596mg Protein bread
Valine 0.287mg 0.518mg Protein bread
Histidine 0.167mg 0.271mg Protein bread
Trans Fat 0.172g Protein bread
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0.332g Protein bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 0.183g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.009g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 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 Protein 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
33%
Protein bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
96%
Protein bread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Protein bread
Protein bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.773g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Protein bread
Protein bread is relatively richer in minerals
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. Protein bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174917/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.