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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.

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% 8.4% 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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +723.5%
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 Opinion
Calories 371kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Protein 5.3g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 15.1g 21.79g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 51.8g 56.79g Taco shells
Carbs 53.4g 63.49g Taco shells
Cholesterol 58mg 0mg Taco shells
Magnesium 32mg 83mg Taco shells
Calcium 60mg 100mg Taco shells
Potassium 140mg 231mg Taco shells
Iron 1.61mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Chocolate cake
Fiber 1.6g 6.7g Taco shells
Copper 0.207mg 0.113mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 0.69mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 106mg 233mg Taco shells
Sodium 315mg 324mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 140IU 17IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.28mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 11.9µg 4.8µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.08mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 27µg 69µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Chocolate cake
Choline 128.4mg 29.9mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 5.43g 7.105g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.039g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 5.495g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0.04mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.202mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0.22mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.407mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.268mg 0.197mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.116mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.283mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.12mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

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.