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Taco shells vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between taco shells and waffle?

  • Taco shells are higher in magnesium, manganese, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet waffle is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B12.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 75% more.
  • Taco shells have 4 times more magnesium than waffle. While taco shells have 83mg of magnesium, waffle has only 19mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in waffle is lower.

We used Taco shells, baked and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe types 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +336.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +155%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +862.5%

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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +333.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93%
Contains more ProteinProtein +23.2%
Contains more WaterWater +556.3%
Contains more OtherOther +62.3%

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
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.5%

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 Waffle
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 4.8µg 46.2µg 75%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.347mg 21%
Saturated fat 7.105g 2.866g 19%
Calcium 100mg 255mg 16%
Magnesium 83mg 19mg 15%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.265mg 13%
Fats 21.79g 14.1g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.056mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Carbs 63.49g 32.9g 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 6.785g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 6.935g 3.521g 9%
Calories 476kcal 291kcal 9%
Sodium 324mg 511mg 8%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.68mg 8%
Iron 1.64mg 2.31mg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 65µg 7%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 7%
Phosphorus 233mg 190mg 6%
Copper 0.113mg 0.062mg 6%
Folate 69µg 46µg 6%
Choline 29.9mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.263mg 4%
Protein 6.41g 7.9g 3%
Potassium 231mg 159mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 2.073mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 56.79g 32.9g N/A
Sugar 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.187mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.239g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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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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.
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.