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Wonton wrappers vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wonton wrappers and Taco shells different?

  • Wonton wrappers are richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Iron, while Taco shells are higher in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Wonton wrappers covers your daily need of Selenium 43% more than Taco shells.
  • Wonton wrappers contain 5 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Wonton wrappers contain 0.378mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells contain 0.08mg.
  • Wonton wrappers are lower in Saturated Fat.

Wonton wrappers (includes egg roll wrappers) and Taco shells, baked types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 14% 7.2% 126% 49% 19% 35% 75% 83% 154%
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 +104.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +487.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +315%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +112.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +181.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.4%

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.
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% 0.84% 0% 0% 130% 87% 102% 1.5% 6.9% 2.5% 0% 65% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +140.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +576.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 58% 29% 2%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 28.8 g
Other: 2 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 +52.9%
Contains more WaterWater +350%
Contains more FatsFats +1352.7%
~equal in Carbs ~63.49g
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.195 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.61 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 -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3456.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +800.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wonton wrappers 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 Wonton wrappers Taco shells Opinion
Calories 291kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 9.8g 6.41g Wonton wrappers
Fats 1.5g 21.79g Taco shells
Net carbs 56.1g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 57.9g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 20mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 47mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 82mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 3.36mg 1.64mg Wonton wrappers
Sugar 1.5g Wonton wrappers
Fiber 1.8g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.147mg 0.113mg Wonton wrappers
Zinc 0.71mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 81mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 572mg 324mg Taco shells
Vitamin A 14IU 17IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 4µg 1µg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.638mg 0.56mg Wonton wrappers
Selenium 28.2µg 4.8µg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B1 0.519mg 0.216mg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B2 0.378mg 0.08mg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B3 5.424mg 1.867mg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B5 0.025mg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg Wonton wrappers
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 86µg 69µg Wonton wrappers
Trans Fat 0.172g Wonton wrappers
Choline 29.9mg Taco shells
Saturated Fat 0.263g 7.105g Wonton wrappers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.195g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.61g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.04mg Wonton wrappers
Threonine 0.268mg 0.227mg Wonton wrappers
Isoleucine 0.369mg 0.22mg Wonton wrappers
Leucine 0.684mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.204mg 0.197mg Wonton wrappers
Methionine 0.176mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.29mg Wonton wrappers
Valine 0.417mg 0.287mg Wonton wrappers
Histidine 0.209mg 0.167mg Wonton wrappers
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Wonton wrappers
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
Wonton wrappers 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
30%
Wonton wrappers
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Wonton wrappers
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wonton wrappers
Wonton wrappers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.842g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 248mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Wonton wrappers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172802/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.

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