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Cheesecake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cheesecake and Taco shells?

  • Cheesecake is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Taco shells are higher in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Iron.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for Fiber is 25% more.

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Taco shells, baked types 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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
1
:
9
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Calcium +96.1%
Contains more Iron +160.3%
Contains more Magnesium +654.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +156.7%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +215.7%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Selenium - 4.8
Cheesecake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 24% 8% 40% 8% 58% 14% 7% 19% 29%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Calcium +96.1%
Contains more Iron +160.3%
Contains more Magnesium +654.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +150.5%
Contains more Potassium +156.7%
Contains less Sodium -26%
Contains more Zinc +215.7%
Contains more Copper +465%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Equal in Selenium - 4.8

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.
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
6
:
6
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +3117.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.4%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.5%
Cheesecake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 12% 15% 2% 7% 45% 4% 35% 12% 14% 22% 11%
Taco shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +3117.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +671.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +857.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +290.4%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
2
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Water +612.5%
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +149%
Contains more Other +112.2%
Equal in Fats - 21.79
Cheesecake
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Taco shells
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 Water +612.5%
Contains more Protein +16.5%
Contains more Carbs +149%
Contains more Other +112.2%
Equal in Fats - 21.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheesecake
Cheesecake
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243%
Cheesecake
49% 43% 8%
Saturated Fat: 9.921 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +243%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheesecake Taco shells
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 25.1g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 5.5g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 22.5g 21.79g Cheesecake
Carbs 25.5g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 321kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 21.8g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 0.4g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 51mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 0.63mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 11mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 93mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 90mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 438mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.51mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.02mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.14mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 5.2µg 4.8µg Cheesecake
Vitamin A 547IU 17IU Cheesecake
Vitamin A RAE 159µg 1µg Cheesecake
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU Cheesecake
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.08mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.571mg Cheesecake
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 18µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg Cheesecake
Vitamin K 4.4µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.04mg Cheesecake
Threonine 0.222mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.22mg Cheesecake
Leucine 0.464mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.372mg 0.197mg Cheesecake
Methionine 0.136mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.314mg 0.287mg Cheesecake
Histidine 0.133mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Cheesecake
Saturated Fat 9.921g 7.105g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Cheesecake
Monounsaturated Fat 8.634g 6.935g Cheesecake
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake Taco shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
17%
Cheesecake
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.816g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.