Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Taco shells, baked VS Roasted Almonds

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Taco shells, baked	5%	41%	54%
Roasted Almonds	13%	74%	13%

Macro Nutrients

	Taco shells, baked	Roasted Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	65% 1889kcal	82% 2373kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	89% 86.5g	215% 209g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	88% 28g	50.8% 16.2g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	70.4% 1.13g	2.5% 0.04g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	121% 20.6g	302% 51.4g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	194% 252g	64% 83.4g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	8.2% 5.95g	26.6% 19.3g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0.55% 0.4g	0.055% 0.04g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0.4g	% 0.04g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 3.97g	% 19g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	70% 26.6g	114% 43.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	45.4% 25.4g	149% 83g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Taco shells, baked	Roasted Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.44% 3.97μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	71.4% 0.86mg	25.5% 0.31mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	24.4% 0.32mg	365% 4.75mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	46.3% 7.4mg	90% 14.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	25.5% 1.27mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	62% 0.81mg	41.5% 0.54mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	68.5% 274μg	54.6% 218μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	18.3% 2.74mg	632% 95mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	28.4% 34μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Taco shells, baked	Roasted Almonds	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	39.7% 397mg	106% 1064mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	50% 0.45mg	485% 4.36mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	81.4% 6.5mg	185% 15mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	78.4% 329mg	264% 1107mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	97% 2.22mg	385% 8.86mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	132% 925mg	267% 1869mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	27% 917mg	83.2% 2830mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	34.6% 19μg	14.4% 7.94μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	85.7% 1286mg	0.79% 12mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	58% 6.4mg	119% 13mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.69% 25.4g	0.26% 9.57g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Taco shells, baked VS Roasted Almonds per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Taco shells, baked versus 14 oz of Roasted Almonds to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Taco shells, baked vs Roasted Almonds:

• 14 ounces of Taco shells, baked have 2.8 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B6, 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin K than Roasted Almonds.
• While 14 oz of Dry Roasted Almonds contain 15 times more Vitamin B2, 1.9 times more Vitamin B3 and 34.6 times more Vitamin E than Taco shells, baked.
• 14 ounces of Roasted Almonds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• Both Taco shells, baked as well as Dry Roasted Almonds have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Taco shells, baked vs Roasted Almonds:

• 14 ounces of Taco shells, baked have 2.4 times more Selenium and 108 times more Sodium than Roasted Almonds.
• While 14 oz of Dry Roasted Almonds contain 2.7 times more Calcium, 9.7 times more Copper, 2.3 times more Iron, 3.4 times more Magnesium, 4 times more Manganese, 2 times more Phosphorus, 3.1 times more Potassium and 2.1 times more Zinc than Taco shells, baked.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Taco shells, baked have 1.7 times more Saturated Fat, 28.4 times more Omega 3 and 3 times more Carbohydrate than Roasted Almonds.
• While 14 oz of Dry Roasted Almonds contain 1.3 times more Energy, 2.4 times more Fat, 2.5 times more Omega 6, 3.2 times more Sugars, 1.6 times more Fiber and 3.3 times more Protein than Taco shells, baked.
• 14 ounces of Roasted Almonds provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3