Tortilla vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between tortilla and taco shells
- Tortilla has more iron, selenium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1, while taco shells have more fiber, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Taco shells cover your daily need for saturated fat, 34% more than tortilla.
- Tortilla contains 3 times more selenium than taco shells. While tortilla contains 16.6µg of selenium, taco shells contain only 4.8µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in tortilla is lower.
- Tortilla has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of tortilla is 52, while the glycemic index of taco shells is 69.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tortilla, includes plain, and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) 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 IronIron | +132.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +245.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +336.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +403.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -32.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +109% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +71.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +263.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +238.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2050% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.391g | 5.495g | 34% |
| Fats | 0.95g | 21.79g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 0.296g | 7.105g | 31% |
| Iron | 3.81mg | 1.64mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 16.6µg | 4.8µg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.185g | 6.935g | 17% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 6.7g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 83mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.125mg | 1.867mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.37mg | 0.216mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.268mg | 0.56mg | 13% |
| Calories | 237kcal | 476kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 146mg | 233mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.61mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.203mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 482mg | 324mg | 7% |
| Folate | 98µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 8.6µg | 7% |
| Starch | 43.02g | 54.94g | 5% |
| Carbs | 49.94g | 63.49g | 5% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 105mg | 231mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.17mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.114mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 100mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.28g | 6.41g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.102mg | 0.113mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.54g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.75g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.182mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.286mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.53mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.157mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.122mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.375mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.326mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.165mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.019g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.28 g
Fats:
0.95 g
Carbs:
49.94 g
Water:
39.96 g
Other:
1.87 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +524.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2193.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.1% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.391 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 | -95.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3648.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1305.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
43.02 g
Sucrose:
0.22 g
Glucose:
0.15 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
2.37 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 | +50% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +2270% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +27.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +354.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |