Taco vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco and shortbread
- Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, and fiber; however, shortbread has more vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin E.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 39% higher.
- Shortbread has 4 times less zinc than taco. Taco has 1.75mg of zinc, while shortbread has 0.49mg.
- Taco is lower in saturated fat.
- Shortbread has a higher glycemic index than taco.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +128.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +584.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +257.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +169.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +48.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +150.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -11.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +39.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +3455.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +306.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +606% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +423.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +326.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 8.326g | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.353mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.98mg | 22% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 26.22g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.314mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 8.105g | 17% |
| Folate | 19µg | 81µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 66mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 63.78g | 15% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 514kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 2.44mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.49mg | 11% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 40.47g | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 3.275mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 13mg | 8% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 5.37g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.321mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 6.708g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.393mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 6.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 11µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 88mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 353mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.071mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.885g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.033g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 7.253g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1483.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +106.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +221.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +173.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +173.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +5147.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +80% |
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Fructose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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