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 A, vitamin B2, 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 | +∞% |
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% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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62%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.405g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Strudel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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