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.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco shells is 69, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
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.
| 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% |
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 | +1900% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 54.94g | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 5.495g | 16% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 63.49g | 15% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 21.79g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.216mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.56mg | 14% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 476kcal | 13% |
| Folate | 19µg | 69µg | 13% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 7.105g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 83mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 6.7g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.203mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 4.8µg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 233mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 8.6µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 6.935g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.64mg | 6% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 6.41g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 324mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 1.867mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4 IU | 0 IU | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.61mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.172g | N/A |
| Choline | 32mg | 29.9mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 5.097g | 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:
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
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
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
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:
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 | +∞% |
