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Shortcake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shortcake and Taco shells?

  • Shortcake is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Calcium, yet Taco shells are richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Shortcake's daily need coverage for Selenium is 22% higher.
  • Shortcake has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. Shortcake has 0.272mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells have 0.08mg.
  • Shortcake contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
Shortcake
Shortcake
3
:
7
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Calcium +105%
Contains more Iron +54.9%
Contains more Selenium +254.2%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.9%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +235.4%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Manganese +69.7%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
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 +105%
Contains more Iron +54.9%
Contains more Selenium +254.2%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.9%
Contains more Potassium +117.9%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Contains more Zinc +235.4%
Contains more Copper +48.7%
Contains more Manganese +69.7%

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.
Shortcake
Shortcake
7
:
5
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.7%
Contains more Folate +30.2%
Shortcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
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 +323.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.7%
Contains more Folate +30.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortcake
Shortcake
2
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Water +343.8%
Contains more Other +46.6%
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Equal in Protein - 6.41
Shortcake
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 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 +343.8%
Contains more Other +46.6%
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Equal in Protein - 6.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortcake
Shortcake
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 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 -46.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 56.79g Taco shells
Protein 6.1g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 14.2g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 48.5g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 346kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Shortcake
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 205mg 100mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 1.64mg Shortcake
Magnesium 16mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 143mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 106mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 506mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.48mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.076mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.33mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 17µg 4.8µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 17IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 1µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 0.216mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 0.08mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 1.867mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 53µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.04mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.184mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.22mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.449mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.197mg
Methionine 0.115mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.29mg Shortcake
Valine 0.273mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.14mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Shortcake
Saturated Fat 3.772g 7.105g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 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
Shortcake 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
22%
Shortcake
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
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.
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.