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Chocolate cake vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chocolate cake and Taco

  • Chocolate cake has more Choline, Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Iron, while Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Taco covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 32% more than Chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 4 times more Choline than Taco. While Chocolate cake contains 128.4mg of Choline, Taco contains only 32mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Taco is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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 Iron +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.3%
Contains more Calcium +48.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains more Zinc +153.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -20.7%
Contains more Copper +168.8%
Contains more Manganese +12.4%
Contains more Selenium +29.3%
Contains more Calcium +48.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +67.9%
Contains more Potassium +49.3%
Contains more Zinc +153.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 32

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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Taco
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 131
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +481.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 131

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +169%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Water +133.7%
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Fats +18.9%
Contains more Carbs +169%
Contains more Other +14.6%
Contains more Protein +67.2%
Contains more Water +133.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Taco Opinion
Net carbs 51.8g 15.95g Chocolate cake
Protein 5.3g 8.86g Taco
Fats 15.1g 12.7g Chocolate cake
Carbs 53.4g 19.85g Chocolate cake
Calories 371kcal 226kcal Chocolate cake
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 60mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1.61mg 1.19mg Chocolate cake
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Phosphorus 106mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 140mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 315mg 397mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.207mg 0.077mg Chocolate cake
Manganese 0.28mg 0.249mg Chocolate cake
Selenium 11.9µg 9.2µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 131IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.05mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.06mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 27µg 19µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg Chocolate cake
Isoleucine 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg Chocolate cake
Lysine 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg Chocolate cake
Phenylalanine 0.265mg Chocolate cake
Valine 0.283mg Chocolate cake
Histidine 0.12mg Chocolate cake
Cholesterol 58mg 28mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 4.411g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Taco
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
15%
Chocolate cake
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.