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Taco shells vs. White Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco shells and White Bread different?

  • Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, and Magnesium, however, White Bread is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Taco shells is 32% higher.
  • Taco shells contain 4 times more Magnesium than White Bread. While Taco shells contain 83mg of Magnesium, White Bread contains only 23mg.
  • White Bread has less Saturated Fat.

Taco shells, baked and Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44%
Contains more IronIron +120.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +358.3%
~equal in Manganese ~0.536mg

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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
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% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +213.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4200%
Contains more CholineCholine +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +146.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +156%
Contains more FolateFolate +60.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Contains more FatsFats +554.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.1%
Contains more WaterWater +469.1%
~equal in Other ~1.98g

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
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1057.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +243%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
87% 4% 6% 4%
Starch: 37.17 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 2.43 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.67 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +47.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1470%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2330%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1570%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells White Bread Opinion
Calories 476kcal 266kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 8.85g White Bread
Fats 21.79g 3.33g Taco shells
Net carbs 56.79g 46.72g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 49.42g Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 23mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 144mg White Bread
Potassium 231mg 126mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 3.61mg White Bread
Sugar 1.5g 5.67g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 2.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.101mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.74mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g 37.17g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 98mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 490mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 1IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.536mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 22µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.533mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.243mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 4.78mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.087mg Taco shells
Vitamin K 8.6µg 0.2µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 111µg White Bread
Trans Fat 0.172g 0.027g White Bread
Choline 29.9mg 14.6mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0.698g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 0.599g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.602g 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
Fructose 0.1g 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g 0.166g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.002g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells White Bread
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
33%
White Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
56%
White Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.407g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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 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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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