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Tart vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Tart and Taco shells different?

  • Tart is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Tart is 36% higher.
  • Tart contains 285 times more Vitamin A than Taco shells. While Tart contains 285µg of Vitamin A, Taco shells contain only 1µg.
  • Tart has less Saturated Fat.

Breakfast tart, low fat and Taco shells, baked 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.
Tart
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
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 IronIron +108.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +168.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +475%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.2%

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.
Tart
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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 13% 57% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
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 +5488.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +586.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +87.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +44.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2050%
Contains more CholineCholine +256%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 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 CarbsCarbs +21%
Contains more WaterWater +88.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.7%
Contains more FatsFats +263.8%
Contains more OtherOther +61.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 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 -80.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +107.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +525.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Taco shells Opinion
Calories 372kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 3.99g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 5.99g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 3.8mg 0mg Tart
Net carbs 75.3g 56.79g Tart
Carbs 76.8g 63.49g Tart
Magnesium 44mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 44mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 66mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 3.42mg 1.64mg Tart
Sugar 4.87g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1.5g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.073mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.28mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 93mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 361mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 950IU 17IU Tart
Vitamin A 285µg 1µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 12.9µg 4.8µg Tart
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.216mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.08mg Tart
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.867mg Tart
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.203mg Tart
Vitamin K 0.4µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 100µg 69µg Tart
Trans Fat 0.172g Tart
Choline 8.4mg 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 1.393g 7.105g Tart
Monounsaturated Fat 3.338g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 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 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart 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
40%
Tart
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tart
Tart is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.712g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tart
Tart is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
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 ($)

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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.