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.
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Magnesium
+260.9%
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Phosphorus
+137.8%
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Potassium
+83.3%
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Sodium
-33.9%
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Zinc
+117.6%
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Copper
+11.9%
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Calcium
+44%
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Iron
+120.1%
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Selenium
+358.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.536
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Magnesium
+260.9%
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Phosphorus
+137.8%
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Potassium
+83.3%
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Sodium
-33.9%
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Zinc
+117.6%
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Copper
+11.9%
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Calcium
+44%
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Iron
+120.1%
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Selenium
+358.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.536
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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Vitamin A
+1600%
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Vitamin E
+213.6%
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Vitamin B6
+133.3%
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Vitamin K
+4200%
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Vitamin B1
+146.8%
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Vitamin B2
+203.8%
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Vitamin B3
+156%
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Folate
+60.9%
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Vitamin A
+1600%
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Vitamin E
+213.6%
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Vitamin B6
+133.3%
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Vitamin K
+4200%
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Vitamin B1
+146.8%
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Vitamin B2
+203.8%
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Vitamin B3
+156%
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Folate
+60.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+554.4%
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Carbs
+28.5%
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Protein
+38.1%
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Water
+469.1%
Equal in Other - 1.98
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
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1.91 g
Protein:
8.85 g
Fats:
3.33 g
Carbs:
49.42 g
Water:
36.42 g
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1.98 g
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Fats
+554.4%
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Carbs
+28.5%
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Protein
+38.1%
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Water
+469.1%
Equal in Other - 1.98
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1057.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+243%
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Saturated Fat
-90.2%
Saturated Fat:
7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.495 g
Saturated Fat:
0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.602 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1057.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+243%
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Saturated Fat
-90.2%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+47.8%
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Sucrose
+∞%
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Lactose
+∞%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Glucose
+1470%
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Fructose
+2330%
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Maltose
+1570%
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
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
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Starch
+47.8%
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+∞%
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Glucose
+1470%
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Fructose
+2330%
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Maltose
+1570%
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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| Net carbs | 56.79g | 46.72g |
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| Protein | 6.41g | 8.85g |
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| Fats | 21.79g | 3.33g |
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| Carbs | 63.49g | 49.42g |
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| Calories | 476kcal | 266kcal |
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| Starch | 54.94g | 37.17g |
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| Fructose | 0.1g | 2.43g |
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| Sugar | 1.5g | 5.67g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.7g |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 144mg |
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 3.61mg |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 23mg |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 98mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 126mg |
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| Sodium | 324mg | 490mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.74mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.101mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.536mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.533mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.243mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 4.78mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.536mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.087mg |
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| Folate | 69µg | 111µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 0.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g | 0.027g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.105g | 0.698g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.935g | 0.599g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 1.602g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.166g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.407g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 166mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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