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Taco vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco and Taco shells

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Taco shells are richer in Vitamin B1, Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Taco shells, baked.

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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.
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +91.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +159.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.5%
Contains more IronIron +37.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +46.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -18.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.9%
~equal in Zinc ~1.61mg

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.
Taco
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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% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +670.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +263.2%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Choline ~29.9mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
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
Contains more ProteinProtein +38.2%
Contains more WaterWater +790.9%
Contains more FatsFats +71.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +57.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +80.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
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
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
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +100%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more StarchStarch +271.7%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +150%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Taco shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Taco shells Opinion
Calories 226kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 8.86g 6.41g Taco
Fats 12.7g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Net carbs 15.95g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 19.85g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 89mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 209mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 1.19mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Sugar 0.9g 1.5g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.077mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.75mg 1.61mg Taco
Starch 14.78g 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 178mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 397mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 131IU 17IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 1µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 9.2µg 4.8µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.08mg Taco shells
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 8.6µg Taco
Folate 19µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.172g Taco shells
Choline 32mg 29.9mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 7.105g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 5.495g 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 0.3g 0.1g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Taco shells
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
22%
Taco
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.721g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients
  2. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients

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

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