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Taco shells vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco shells and Tart different?

  • Taco shells are higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Tart is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Tart is 36% higher.
  • Taco shells contain 6 times more Zinc than Tart. While Taco shells contain 1.61mg of Zinc, Tart contains only 0.28mg.
  • Tart has less Saturated Fat.

Taco shells, baked and Breakfast tart, low fat are the varieties 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 Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Selenium +168.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Calcium +127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +88.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains less Sodium -10.2%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +54.8%
Contains more Iron +108.5%
Contains more Selenium +168.8%

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.
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Tart
Contains more Vitamin E +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2050%
Contains more Vitamin A +5488.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +44.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +2050%
Contains more Vitamin A +5488.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more Folate +44.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +263.8%
Contains more Other +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Water +88.1%
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
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Protein +60.7%
Contains more Fats +263.8%
Contains more Other +61.9%
Contains more Carbs +21%
Contains more Water +88.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +107.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +525.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Tart Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 75.3g Tart
Protein 6.41g 3.99g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 5.99g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 76.8g Tart
Calories 476kcal 372kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 4.87g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 1.5g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 44mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 3.42mg Tart
Magnesium 83mg 44mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 93mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 66mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 361mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.28mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.073mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin A 17IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.53mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.285mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.38mg Tart
Folate 69µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin K 8.6µg 0.4µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg Taco shells
Threonine 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Tart
Saturated Fat 7.105g 1.393g Tart
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 3.338g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.878g 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 Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells 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 ($)

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.