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Waffle vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Waffle and Taco shells?

  • Waffle is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Vitamin B12, yet Taco shells are higher in Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for Selenium is 75% more.

We used Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe and Taco shells, baked types 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.
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
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 CalciumCalcium +155%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +862.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +336.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +45.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +82.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +111.3%

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.
Waffle
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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% 14% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
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 +1241.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +333.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.867mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 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 +23.2%
Contains more WaterWater +556.3%
Contains more OtherOther +62.3%
Contains more FatsFats +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 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 -59.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Waffle Taco shells Opinion
Calories 291kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 7.9g 6.41g Waffle
Fats 14.1g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Waffle
Net carbs 32.9g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 32.9g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 19mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 255mg 100mg Waffle
Potassium 159mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 2.31mg 1.64mg Waffle
Sugar 1.5g Waffle
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.062mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.68mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 190mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 511mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 228IU 17IU Waffle
Vitamin A 65µg 1µg Waffle
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.265mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 46.2µg 4.8µg Waffle
Vitamin B1 0.263mg 0.216mg Waffle
Vitamin B2 0.347mg 0.08mg Waffle
Vitamin B3 2.073mg 1.867mg Waffle
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Waffle
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.25µg 0µg Waffle
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 46µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Waffle
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 2.866g 7.105g Waffle
Monounsaturated Fat 3.521g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 6.785g 5.495g Waffle
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.04mg Waffle
Threonine 0.289mg 0.227mg Waffle
Isoleucine 0.362mg 0.22mg Waffle
Leucine 0.63mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.384mg 0.197mg Waffle
Methionine 0.179mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.395mg 0.29mg Waffle
Valine 0.409mg 0.287mg Waffle
Histidine 0.187mg 0.167mg Waffle
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Waffle
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g Waffle
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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is better in case of low diet
Waffle 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
24%
Waffle
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Waffle
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.239g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 187mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.