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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 covers your daily need of 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.

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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 42% 8.2% 20% 26% 1.9% 139% 98% 11% 40%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 113% 17% 12% 7.2% 7.5% 0% 26% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.191mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 58% 33% 2%
Protein: 5.9 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 57.8 g
Water: 33.2 g
Other: 2.3 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 WaterWater +900%
Contains more FatsFats +2822.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.5%
Contains more OtherOther +18.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.121 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.071 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.367 g
31% 32% 37%
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.
Angel food cake Tostada shells
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Angel food cake Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 258kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 5.9g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 0.8g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 56.3g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 57.8g 64.43g Tostada shells
Magnesium 12mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 140mg 76mg Angel food cake
Potassium 93mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 0.52mg 1.53mg Tostada shells
Fiber 1.5g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.078mg 0.148mg Tostada shells
Zinc 0.07mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 324mg 203mg Angel food cake
Sodium 749mg 657mg Tostada shells
Manganese 0.085mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 7.3µg 2.2µg Angel food cake
Vitamin B1 0.102mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.491mg 0.094mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B3 0.883mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.198mg 0.191mg Angel food cake
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B12 0.06µg Angel food cake
Folate 35µg Angel food cake
Trans Fat 0.163g Angel food cake
Saturated Fat 0.121g 7.011g Angel food cake
Monounsaturated Fat 0.071g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 0.367g 8.285g Tostada shells
Tryptophan 0.075mg Angel food cake
Threonine 0.248mg Angel food cake
Isoleucine 0.312mg Angel food cake
Leucine 0.481mg Angel food cake
Lysine 0.364mg Angel food cake
Methionine 0.183mg Angel food cake
Phenylalanine 0.334mg Angel food cake
Valine 0.354mg Angel food cake
Histidine 0.131mg Angel food cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Tostada shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Angel food cake Tostada shells
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Angel food cake
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Angel food cake
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Angel food cake
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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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. Angel food cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172694/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.