Cheesecake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cheesecake and taco shells?
- Taco shells are richer than cheesecake in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for fiber is 25% more.
- The glycemic index of cheesecake is lower.
We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Taco shells, baked types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +654.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +465% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +671.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +857.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +283.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.602g | 5.495g | 26% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 6.7g | 25% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 93mg | 233mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.56mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 159µg | 1µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 83mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.216mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 9.921g | 7.105g | 13% |
| Folate | 18µg | 69µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 25.5g | 63.49g | 13% |
| Iron | 0.63mg | 1.64mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052mg | 0.203mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 1.61mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.02mg | 0.113mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.195mg | 1.867mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.08mg | 9% |
| Calories | 321kcal | 476kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.17µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 438mg | 324mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 100mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.634g | 6.935g | 4% |
| Potassium | 90mg | 231mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 8.6µg | 4% |
| Choline | 45.9mg | 29.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.5µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 6.41g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 18IU | 0IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.56mg | 0.69mg | 1% |
| Fats | 22.5g | 21.79g | 1% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 4.8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 25.1g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 21.8g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.064mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.222mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.281mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.464mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.372mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.136mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.258mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.314mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.133mg | 0.167mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| 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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +612.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.2% |
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Fats
~21.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +243% |
