Carrot cake vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Carrot cake and Tostada shells
- Carrot cake has more Selenium, Calcium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Tostada shells has more Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Tostada shells is 28% higher.
- Tostada shells have 7 times less Selenium than Carrot cake. Carrot cake has 14.9µg of Selenium, while Tostada shells have 2.2µg.
- Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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.
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Calcium
+126.3%
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Iron
+17.6%
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Phosphorus
+21.7%
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Sodium
-13.7%
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Manganese
+45.5%
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Selenium
+577.3%
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Magnesium
+850%
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Potassium
+40.2%
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Zinc
+515%
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Copper
+196%
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Calcium
+126.3%
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Iron
+17.6%
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Phosphorus
+21.7%
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Sodium
-13.7%
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Manganese
+45.5%
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Selenium
+577.3%
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Magnesium
+850%
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Potassium
+40.2%
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Zinc
+515%
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Copper
+196%
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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Vitamin B2
+80.9%
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Vitamin B3
+42%
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Vitamin B5
+53.9%
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Vitamin B1
+33.2%
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Vitamin B6
+359.5%
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Vitamin B2
+80.9%
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Vitamin B3
+42%
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Vitamin B5
+53.9%
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Vitamin B1
+33.2%
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Vitamin B6
+359.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+22.9%
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Protein
+20.6%
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Fats
+138.6%
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Other
+18.3%
Equal in Water - 3.32
Protein:
5.1 g
Fats:
9.8 g
Carbs:
79.2 g
Water:
3.6 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
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Carbs
+22.9%
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Protein
+20.6%
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+138.6%
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+18.3%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-79%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+78.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.8%
Saturated Fat:
1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.702 g
Saturated Fat:
7.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.285 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+78.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+123.8%
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 Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 79.2g | 58.63g |
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| Protein | 5.1g | 6.15g |
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| Fats | 9.8g | 23.38g |
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| Carbs | 79.2g | 64.43g |
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| Calories | 415kcal | 474kcal |
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| Starch | 55.4g |
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| Fiber | 5.8g |
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| Calcium | 172mg | 76mg |
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| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.53mg |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 247mg | 203mg |
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| Potassium | 169mg | 237mg |
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| Sodium | 567mg | 657mg |
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| Zinc | 0.2mg | 1.23mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.148mg |
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| Manganese | 0.528mg | 0.363mg |
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| Selenium | 14.9µg | 2.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 1930IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 97µg |
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| Vitamin C | 1.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.265mg | 0.353mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.17mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.205mg | 1.553mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.294mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.079mg | 0.363mg |
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| Folate | 67µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.04µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.061mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.186mg |
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| Leucine | 0.336mg |
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| Lysine | 0.142mg |
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| Methionine | 0.083mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.238mg |
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| Valine | 0.212mg |
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| Histidine | 0.109mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.163g |
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| Saturated Fat | 1.472g | 7.011g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.036g | 7.217g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.702g | 8.285g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.124g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot cake contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.539g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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.