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Pound cake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pound cake and Taco shells

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Taco shells are higher in Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Taco shells covers your daily Fiber needs 24% more than Pound cake.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Taco shells, baked.

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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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
9
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Calcium +112.8%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +937.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Potassium +55%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +274.4%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Manganese +409.1%
Equal in Selenium - 4.8
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
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 +112.8%
Contains more Iron +10.8%
Contains more Magnesium +937.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.4%
Contains more Potassium +55%
Contains less Sodium -14.1%
Contains more Zinc +274.4%
Contains more Copper +169%
Contains more Manganese +409.1%
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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
5
:
6
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +1317.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +463.9%
Contains more Folate +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +405.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
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 +1317.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +463.9%
Contains more Folate +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +405.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Water +304.2%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +56.1%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Other +24.8%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 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 +304.2%
Contains more Protein +28.2%
Contains more Fats +56.1%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Contains more Other +24.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
5
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Sucrose +2968%
Contains more Glucose +650%
Contains more Fructose +230%
Contains more Lactose +1170%
Contains more Maltose +230%
Contains more Starch +216.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Pound cake
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taco shells
97% 2%
Starch: 54.94 g
Sucrose: 1 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0.1 g
Maltose: 0.1 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +2968%
Contains more Glucose +650%
Contains more Fructose +230%
Contains more Lactose +1170%
Contains more Maltose +230%
Contains more Starch +216.5%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 5g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 13.96g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 53.64g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 353kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 17.36g 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.33g 0.1g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 0.6g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 47mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.48mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 8mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 140mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 149mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 377mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.43mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.042mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.11mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 5µg 4.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 241IU 17IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 1µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.08mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 42µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.04mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg 0.227mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.397mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.198mg 0.197mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.249mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.117mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.192g 0.172g Taco shells
Saturated Fat 4.811g 7.105g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g 0.014g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g 0.27g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g 0g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake 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
25%
Pound cake
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.