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Taco shells vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Taco shells and Shortcake?

  • Taco shells are richer in Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Manganese, yet Shortcake is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Calcium.
  • Shortcake's daily need coverage for Selenium is 22% higher.
  • Taco shells have 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Shortcake. Taco shells have 0.203mg of Vitamin B6, while Shortcake has 0.03mg.
  • Shortcake contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Taco shells, baked and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
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%
Contains more Calcium +105%
Contains more Iron +54.9%
Contains more Selenium +254.2%
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 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
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%
Contains more Calcium +105%
Contains more Iron +54.9%
Contains more Selenium +254.2%

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 B6 +576.7%
Contains more Folate +30.2%
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 +∞%
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 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +576.7%
Contains more Folate +30.2%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Water +343.8%
Contains more Other +46.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.1
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
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
Contains more Fats +53.5%
Contains more Carbs +30.9%
Contains more Water +343.8%
Contains more Other +46.6%
Equal in Protein - 6.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.9%

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 Shortcake
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 Taco shells Shortcake Opinion
Net carbs 56.79g 48.5g Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 6.1g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 14.2g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 48.5g Taco shells
Calories 476kcal 346kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Shortcake
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 1.64mg 2.54mg Shortcake
Magnesium 83mg 16mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 143mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 106mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 506mg Taco shells
Zinc 1.61mg 0.48mg Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.076mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.33mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 17IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.311mg Shortcake
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.272mg Shortcake
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 2.573mg Shortcake
Vitamin B5 0.248mg Shortcake
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.03mg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 53µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.076mg Shortcake
Threonine 0.227mg 0.184mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.238mg Shortcake
Leucine 0.837mg 0.449mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.197mg
Methionine 0.18mg 0.115mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.302mg Shortcake
Valine 0.287mg 0.273mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.14mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Shortcake
Saturated Fat 7.105g 3.772g Shortcake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 6.045g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 3.632g 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 Shortcake
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
22%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
48%
Shortcake

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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients
  2. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.