Taco shells vs. Strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco shells and strudel different?
- Taco shells are richer in fiber and magnesium, while strudel is higher in vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and calcium.
- Strudel covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 67% more than taco shells.
- Taco shells contain 6 times more magnesium than strudel. Taco shells contain 83mg of magnesium, while strudel contains 13mg.
- Strudel is lower in saturated fat.
Taco shells, baked and KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel types were 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 | +538.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +225.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +302.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -53.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193% |
| Contains more IronIron | +259.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +39400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +462.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +161.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.6µg | 67% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 5.9mg | 53% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 395µg | 44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.45mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.53mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 24% | |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.2g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 5.3mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 2.7g | 20% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 293mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 13mg | 17% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 11g | 17% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 691mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.39mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.4mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 2.8g | 10% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 9% | |
| Calories | 476kcal | 318kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 4.6g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 71mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 263mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 50g | 4% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 5g | 3% |
| Folate | 69µg | 74µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 48.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 1IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 16.8g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | 0.2g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 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:
5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
50 g
Water:
29.2 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +98.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +356.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +151.3% |
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
2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.6 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +147.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -62% |
