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Taco shells vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco shells and Fruitcake

  • Taco shells are richer than Fruitcake in Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Taco shells covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 30% more than Fruitcake.
  • Taco shells have 6 times more Zinc than Fruitcake. Taco shells have 1.61mg of Zinc, while Fruitcake has 0.27mg.
  • Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +203%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains more Zinc +496.3%
Contains more Copper +126%
Contains more Manganese +154.5%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Contains more Iron +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Calcium +203%
Contains more Magnesium +418.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains more Zinc +496.3%
Contains more Copper +126%
Contains more Manganese +154.5%
Contains more Selenium +140%
Contains more Iron +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Folate +245%
Contains more Vitamin K +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +332%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +341.3%
Contains more Folate +245%
Contains more Vitamin K +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +121%
Contains more Fats +139.5%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +295.3%
Equal in Carbs - 61.6
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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +121%
Contains more Fats +139.5%
Contains more Other +73.6%
Contains more Water +295.3%
Equal in Carbs - 61.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco shells Fruitcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Taco shells Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 6.41g 2.9g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 9.1g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 61.6g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 324kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g 27.42g Taco shells
Fiber 6.7g 3.7g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 33mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 2.07mg Fruitcake
Magnesium 83mg 16mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 52mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 153mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 101mg Fruitcake
Zinc 1.61mg 0.27mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.05mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 2µg Taco shells
Vitamin A 17IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.05mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.099mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 0.791mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.226mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.046mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 20µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Fruitcake
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.5µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.042mg Fruitcake
Threonine 0.227mg 0.102mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.121mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.837mg 0.206mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.121mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.18mg 0.059mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.14mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.144mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.071mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Fruitcake
Saturated Fat 7.105g 1.048g Fruitcake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 4.2g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 3.323g 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
Taco shells Fruitcake
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
20%
Taco shells
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients
  2. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.