Taco shells vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Taco shells and Yellow cake
- Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, and Zinc, while Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
- Yellow cake covers your daily Vitamin E needs 25% more than Taco shells.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.
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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.
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Calcium
+212.5%
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Magnesium
+315%
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Phosphorus
+68.8%
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Potassium
+23.5%
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Zinc
+283.3%
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Manganese
+152.3%
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Iron
+23.8%
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Copper
+40.7%
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Selenium
+22.9%
Equal in Sodium - 310
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Calcium
+212.5%
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Magnesium
+315%
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Phosphorus
+68.8%
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Potassium
+23.5%
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Zinc
+283.3%
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Manganese
+152.3%
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Iron
+23.8%
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Copper
+40.7%
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Selenium
+22.9%
Equal in Sodium - 310
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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Vitamin B1
+402.3%
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Vitamin B3
+133.4%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+213.6%
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Vitamin A
+52.9%
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Vitamin E
+552.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+16.3%
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Vitamin K
+191.9%
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Vitamin B1
+402.3%
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Vitamin B3
+133.4%
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Vitamin B6
+∞%
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Folate
+213.6%
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Vitamin A
+52.9%
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Vitamin E
+552.2%
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Vitamin D
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+16.3%
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Vitamin K
+191.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+102.8%
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Fats
+22.8%
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Carbs
+14.7%
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Other
+41.5%
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Water
+249.7%
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
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Protein
+102.8%
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Fats
+22.8%
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Carbs
+14.7%
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+41.5%
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Water
+249.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.2%
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Saturated Fat
-18.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.214
Saturated Fat:
7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
5.495 g
Saturated Fat:
5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.728 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+16.2%
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Saturated Fat
-18.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.214
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+542.6%
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Galactose
+∞%
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Sucrose
+3551%
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Glucose
+1190%
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Fructose
+520%
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Lactose
+490%
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Maltose
+110%
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
Starch:
8.55 g
Sucrose:
36.51 g
Glucose:
1.29 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0.59 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Starch
+542.6%
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+3551%
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Glucose
+1190%
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Fructose
+520%
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Lactose
+490%
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Maltose
+110%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 56.79g | 53.86g |
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| Protein | 6.41g | 3.16g |
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| Fats | 21.79g | 17.75g |
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| Carbs | 63.49g | 55.36g |
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| Calories | 476kcal | 379kcal |
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| Starch | 54.94g | 8.55g |
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| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.62g |
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| Sugar | 1.5g | 39.22g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.5g |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 32mg |
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.03mg |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 138mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 187mg |
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| Sodium | 324mg | 310mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.42mg |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.159mg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.222mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 5.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 26IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0mg |
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| Folate | 69µg | 22µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 25.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g | 1.313g |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.105g | 5.793g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.935g | 7.214g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 4.728g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 3.999g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.026g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.474g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.72g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
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.