Tortillas vs 12 Crunchy Taco Shells
Overall, Tortillas has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Tortillas | 12 Crunchy Taco Shells |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | c |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 280 kcal | 508 kcal |
| Fat | 5.5 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Sugars | 2.4 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 5.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 8 g | 5.4 g |
| Additives | 5 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, VOLLKORNWEIZEN, WEIZEN, WEIZENGLUTEN, WEIZENKLEIE | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Tortillas has 45% fewer calories (280 kcal vs 508 kcal).
- Tortillas has 80% less fat (5.5 g vs 27 g).
- Tortillas has 35% less saturated fat (1.5 g vs 2.3 g).
- 12 Crunchy Taco Shells has 58% less sugar (1 g vs 2.4 g).
- 12 Crunchy Taco Shells has 96% less salt (0.1 g vs 1.2 g).
- Tortillas has 31% more fiber (5.2 g vs 3.6 g).
- Tortillas has 32% more protein (8 g vs 5.4 g).
- 12 Crunchy Taco Shells is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Tortillas lists: Gluten, VOLLKORNWEIZEN, WEIZEN, WEIZENGLUTEN, WEIZENKLEIE.
Ingredients
Tortillas
Mehlmischung (WEIZEN (45%), VOLLKORNWEIZEN, WEIZENKLEIE), Wasser, Rapsöl, Feuchthaltemittel (E422), Sauerteigpulver (WEIZEN)(1,1%), Salz, Emulgator (E471), Säuerungsmittel (E330), Backtriebmittel (E500), Stabilisator (E415), WEIZENGLUTEN
12 Crunchy Taco Shells
Corn flour, high oleic sunflower oil (25%). May contain wheat.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Tortillas or 12 Crunchy Taco Shells?
Overall, Tortillas has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Tortillas has fewer calories: 280 kcal versus 508 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
12 Crunchy Taco Shells has less sugar: 1 g versus 2.4 g per 100 g.