Angel food cake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Angel food cake and Taco shells?
- Angel food cake is richer in Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, yet Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 35% higher.
- Angel food cake has 6 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Angel food cake has 0.491mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells have 0.08mg.
- Taco shells contain less Sodium.
We used Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Taco shells, baked types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+39.1%
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Selenium
+52.1%
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Iron
+215.4%
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Magnesium
+591.7%
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Potassium
+148.4%
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Sodium
-56.7%
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Zinc
+2200%
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Copper
+44.9%
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Manganese
+558.8%
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Calcium
+40%
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Phosphorus
+39.1%
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Selenium
+52.1%
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Iron
+215.4%
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Magnesium
+591.7%
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Potassium
+148.4%
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-56.7%
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Zinc
+2200%
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Copper
+44.9%
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Manganese
+558.8%
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.
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Vitamin B2
+513.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+111.8%
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Vitamin B3
+111.4%
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Vitamin B6
+554.8%
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Folate
+97.1%
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Vitamin B2
+513.8%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+111.8%
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Vitamin B3
+111.4%
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Vitamin B6
+554.8%
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Folate
+97.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+418.8%
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Other
+20.4%
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Fats
+2623.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Equal in Carbs - 63.49
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
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6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
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1.91 g
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Water
+418.8%
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+20.4%
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Fats
+2623.8%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Equal in Carbs - 63.49
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+9667.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1397.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.367 g
Saturated Fat:
7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.495 g
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Saturated Fat
-98.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+9667.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+1397.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 56.3g | 56.79g |
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| Protein | 5.9g | 6.41g |
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| Fats | 0.8g | 21.79g |
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| Carbs | 57.8g | 63.49g |
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| Calories | 258kcal | 476kcal |
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| Starch | 54.94g |
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| Fructose | 0.1g |
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| Sugar | 1.5g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 140mg | 100mg |
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| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.64mg |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 83mg |
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| Phosphorus | 324mg | 233mg |
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| Potassium | 93mg | 231mg |
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| Sodium | 749mg | 324mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1.61mg |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.113mg |
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| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 7.3µg | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 1.867mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.203mg |
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| Folate | 35µg | 69µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.354mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0.167mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.121g | 7.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.071g | 6.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 5.495g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 425mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco shells is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Angel food cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.984g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Angel food cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.