Angel food cake vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are angel food cake and tostada shells different?
- Angel food cake is richer in vitamin B2 and phosphorus, while tostada shells are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, iron, manganese, and zinc.
- Tostada shells cover your daily need for saturated fat, 34% more than angel food cake.
- Angel food cake contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than tostada shells. Angel food cake contains 0.491mg of vitamin B2, while tostada shells contain 0.094mg.
- Angel food cake is lower in saturated fat.
- Angel food cake has a higher glycemic index (67) than tostada shells (49).
Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared and Tostada shells, corn types were used in this article.
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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 | +84.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +231.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +533.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1657.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +327.1% |
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 | +422.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1071% |
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:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +900% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2822.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.3% |
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Protein
~6.15g
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
7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.285 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10064.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2157.5% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.367g | 8.285g | 53% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 23.38g | 35% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.491mg | 0.094mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 0.121g | 7.011g | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.031mg | 0.363mg | 26% |
| Starch | 55.4g | 23% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.102mg | 0.353mg | 21% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.071g | 7.217g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 324mg | 203mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.8g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 76mg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.52mg | 1.53mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.085mg | 0.363mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 1.23mg | 11% |
| Calories | 258kcal | 474kcal | 11% |
| Folate | 35µg | 9% | |
| Selenium | 7.3µg | 2.2µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.148mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 76mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.883mg | 1.553mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 749mg | 657mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 93mg | 237mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 57.8g | 64.43g | 2% |
| Protein | 5.9g | 6.15g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.3g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.198mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.163g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.075mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.248mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.481mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.354mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
16%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
47%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Angel food cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.89g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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