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Carrot cake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Carrot cake and Taco shells

  • Carrot cake has more Selenium, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Vitamin B2, however, Taco shells are richer in Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Copper.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 28% more.
  • Carrot cake contains 97 times more Vitamin A RAE than Taco shells. Carrot cake contains 97µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Taco shells contain 1µg.
  • Taco shells contain less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix and Taco shells, baked.

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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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
4
:
6
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Calcium +72%
Contains more Selenium +210.4%
Contains more Magnesium +937.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +705%
Contains more Copper +126%
Equal in Iron - 1.64
Equal in Phosphorus - 233
Equal in Manganese - 0.56
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains more Calcium +72%
Contains more Selenium +210.4%
Contains more Magnesium +937.5%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +705%
Contains more Copper +126%
Equal in Iron - 1.64
Equal in Phosphorus - 233
Equal in Manganese - 0.56

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.
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
7
:
5
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +11252.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157%
Equal in Folate - 69
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Taco shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +11252.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157%
Equal in Folate - 69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
2
:
3
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +122.3%
Contains more Water +77.8%
Carrot cake
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Taco shells
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +20.4%
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Fats +122.3%
Contains more Water +77.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +71.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carrot cake Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 79.2g 56.79g Carrot cake
Protein 5.1g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 9.8g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 79.2g 63.49g Carrot cake
Calories 415kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Carrot cake
Fiber 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 172mg 100mg Carrot cake
Iron 1.8mg 1.64mg Carrot cake
Magnesium 8mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 247mg 233mg Carrot cake
Potassium 169mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 567mg 324mg Taco shells
Zinc 0.2mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.05mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.528mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 14.9µg 4.8µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 1930IU 17IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 97µg 1µg Carrot cake
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 0.265mg 0.216mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.08mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B3 2.205mg 1.867mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B5 0.294mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B6 0.079mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 67µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Carrot cake
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.061mg 0.04mg Carrot cake
Threonine 0.149mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.186mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.336mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.142mg 0.197mg Taco shells
Methionine 0.083mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.238mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.212mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.109mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Carrot cake
Saturated Fat 1.472g 7.105g Carrot cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.036g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 3.702g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

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is better in case of low diet
Carrot cake Taco 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
30%
Carrot cake
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Carrot cake
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/nutrients
  2. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.