Angel food cake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between angel food cake and taco shells?
- Angel food cake is richer in vitamin B2 and phosphorus, yet taco shells are richer in fiber, manganese, magnesium, zinc, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 35% higher.
- Angel food cake has 6 times more vitamin B2 than taco shells. Angel food cake has 0.491mg of vitamin B2, while taco shells have 0.08mg.
- Taco shells contain less sodium.
We used Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +40% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +52.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +591.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +215.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2200% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +558.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +513.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +554.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +97.1% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 5.495g | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.08mg | 32% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 21.79g | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 0.121g | 7.105g | 32% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.56mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6.7g | 21% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 324mg | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.071g | 6.935g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 83mg | 17% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.64mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1.61mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 324mg | 233mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Calories | 258kcal | 476kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.216mg | 10% |
| Folate | 35µg | 69µg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 1.867mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 4.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 93mg | 231mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 57.8g | 63.49g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 6.41g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.3g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.354mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.9 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
57.8 g
Water:
33.2 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +418.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2623.8% |
~equal in
Protein
~6.41g
~equal in
Carbs
~63.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.121 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.367 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9667.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1397.3% |
