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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 cover your daily need for 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 have a higher glycemic index (81) than taco shells (69).

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% 1.3% 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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +576.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wonton wrappers Taco shells DV% diff.
Selenium 28.2µg 4.8µg 43%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.61g 5.495g 33%
Fats 1.5g 21.79g 31%
Saturated fat 0.263g 7.105g 31%
Vitamin B1 0.519mg 0.216mg 25%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Vitamin B2 0.378mg 0.08mg 23%
Phosphorus 81mg 233mg 22%
Vitamin B3 5.424mg 1.867mg 22%
Iron 3.36mg 1.64mg 22%
Fiber 1.8g 6.7g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.195g 6.935g 17%
Magnesium 20mg 83mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.203mg 13%
Sodium 572mg 324mg 11%
Calories 291kcal 476kcal 9%
Zinc 0.71mg 1.61mg 8%
Protein 9.8g 6.41g 7%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Calcium 47mg 100mg 5%
Choline 29.9mg 5%
Folate 86µg 69µg 4%
Copper 0.147mg 0.113mg 4%
Potassium 82mg 231mg 4%
Manganese 0.638mg 0.56mg 3%
Cholesterol 9mg 0mg 3%
Carbs 57.9g 63.49g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.025mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 56.1g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 4µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.369mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.684mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.204mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.176mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.486mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.417mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.209mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

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%

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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.

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