Tortilla vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between tortillas and taco shells
- Taco shells have less selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, folate, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B2, calcium, fiber, and iron.
- Tortillas cover your daily selenium needs 59% more than taco shells.
- Taco shells contain 4 times less vitamin B1 than tortillas. Tortillas contain 0.823mg of vitamin B1, while taco shells contain 0.216mg.
- The glycemic index of taco shells is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat 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 CalciumCalcium | +144% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +135.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +19.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +670.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +281% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +261.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +91.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +371.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +123.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 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 | -31.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +126.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +453.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 37µg | 4.8µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 0.216mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 5.495g | 30% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 24% | |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 1.867mg | 19% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 21.79g | 19% |
| Folate | 138µg | 69µg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.113mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 0.08mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 233mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 100mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 6.7g | 12% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 1.64mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 7.105g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 6.935g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.203mg | 8% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 476kcal | 8% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 324mg | 8% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 6.41g | 7% |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 63.49g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 1.61mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 8.6µg | 3% |
| Choline | 20mg | 29.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 83mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.172g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
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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
45%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.227g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tortilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tortilla is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 188mg)
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 ($)
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.