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

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Differences between chocolate cake and taco shells

  • Chocolate cake is higher in choline, selenium, and copper; however, taco shells are richer in fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, and folate.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for fiber is 20% higher.
  • Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than taco shells (69).

The food types used in this comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more CopperCopper +83.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +159.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +100%
~equal in Iron ~1.64mg
~equal in Sodium ~324mg

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +395.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +155.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 WaterWater +281.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more FatsFats +44.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.9%
~equal in Other ~1.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
36% 36% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -23.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99%

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 shells
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Taco shells DV% diff.
Starch 54.94g 23%
Fiber 1.6g 6.7g 20%
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg 19%
Phosphorus 106mg 233mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 5.495g 18%
Choline 128.4mg 29.9mg 18%
Selenium 11.9µg 4.8µg 13%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.56mg 12%
Magnesium 32mg 83mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.203mg 12%
Folate 27µg 69µg 11%
Fats 15.1g 21.79g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.08mg 10%
Copper 0.207mg 0.113mg 10%
Saturated fat 5.43g 7.105g 8%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.61mg 8%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.216mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.867mg 5%
Calories 371kcal 476kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Calcium 60mg 100mg 4%
Potassium 140mg 231mg 3%
Carbs 53.4g 63.49g 3%
Protein 5.3g 6.41g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 6.935g 2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 56.79g N/A
Iron 1.61mg 1.64mg 0%
Sugar 1.5g N/A
Sodium 315mg 324mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Taco 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
19%
Chocolate cake
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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 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.