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Yellow cake vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yellow cake and Tostada shells

  • Yellow cake has more Selenium, and Iron, however, Tostada shells are richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Tostada shells' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 28% more.
  • Yellow cake contains 3 times more Selenium than Tostada shells. Yellow cake contains 5.9µg of Selenium, while Tostada shells contain 2.2µg.
  • Yellow cake contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Tostada shells, corn.

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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 Iron +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Selenium +168.2%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 77% 15% 60% 17% 41% 12% 53% 29% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 58% 55% 87% 21% 86% 34% 50% 48% 12%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Contains less Sodium -52.8%
Contains more Selenium +168.2%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Magnesium +280%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +26.7%
Contains more Zinc +192.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.148

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 +720.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.094
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 90% 6% 0% 11% 22% 15% 10% 0% 17% 0% 63%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 89% 22% 30% 12% 84% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.094

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +574.1%
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
Contains more Other +101.5%
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more Water +574.1%
Contains more Protein +94.6%
Contains more Fats +31.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.4%
Contains more Other +101.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.217
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.728 g
31% 32% 37%
Saturated Fat: 7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.285 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.2%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 7.217

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +548%
18% 76% 3%
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
100%
Starch: 55.4 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +548%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Tostada shells Opinion
Net carbs 53.86g 58.63g Tostada shells
Protein 3.16g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 17.75g 23.38g Tostada shells
Carbs 55.36g 64.43g Tostada shells
Calories 379kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Starch 8.55g 55.4g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Tostada shells
Fiber 1.5g 5.8g Tostada shells
Calcium 32mg 76mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.03mg 1.53mg Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 76mg Tostada shells
Phosphorus 138mg 203mg Tostada shells
Potassium 187mg 237mg Tostada shells
Sodium 310mg 657mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Copper 0.159mg 0.148mg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 5.9µg 2.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.094mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Folate 22µg Yellow cake
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg Tostada shells
Trans Fat 1.313g 0.163g Tostada shells
Saturated Fat 5.793g 7.011g Yellow cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 8.285g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.124g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Yellow cake Tostada 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
19%
Yellow cake
20%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada 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.

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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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