Taco shells vs. Wonton wrappers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco shells and wonton wrappers different?
- Taco shells are richer in phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B6, while wonton wrappers are higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Wonton wrappers cover your daily need for selenium, 43% more than taco shells.
- Taco shells contain 27 times more saturated fat than wonton wrappers. Taco shells contain 7.105g of saturated fat, while wonton wrappers contain 0.263g.
- Wonton wrappers have a higher glycemic index (81) than taco shells (69).
Taco shells, baked and Wonton wrappers (includes egg roll wrappers) 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 | +315% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.8% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +126.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +187.7% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +104.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +30.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +487.5% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +576.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +372.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +190.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +24.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Selenium | 4.8µg | 28.2µg | 43% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 0.61g | 33% |
Fats | 21.79g | 1.5g | 31% |
Saturated fat | 7.105g | 0.263g | 31% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.519mg | 25% |
Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.378mg | 23% |
Phosphorus | 233mg | 81mg | 22% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 5.424mg | 22% |
Iron | 1.64mg | 3.36mg | 22% |
Fiber | 6.7g | 1.8g | 20% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 0.195g | 17% |
Magnesium | 83mg | 20mg | 15% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
Sodium | 324mg | 572mg | 11% |
Calories | 476kcal | 291kcal | 9% |
Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.71mg | 8% |
Protein | 6.41g | 9.8g | 7% |
Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
Calcium | 100mg | 47mg | 5% |
Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
Folate | 69µg | 86µg | 4% |
Copper | 0.113mg | 0.147mg | 4% |
Potassium | 231mg | 82mg | 4% |
Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.638mg | 3% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 9mg | 3% |
Carbs | 63.49g | 57.9g | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.025mg | 1% | |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.02µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 56.79g | 56.1g | N/A |
Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 4µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.114mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.287mg | 0.417mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | 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 |
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:
9.8 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
57.9 g
Water:
28.8 g
Other:
2 g
Contains more FatsFats | +1352.7% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.9% |
Contains more WaterWater | +350% |
~equal in
Carbs
~57.9g
~equal in
Other
~2g
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
0.263 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.61 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3456.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +800.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.3% |