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

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Summary of differences between chocolate cake and tostada shells

  • Chocolate cake has more selenium, vitamin B2, and copper, while tostada shells have more vitamin B6, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, and magnesium.
  • Tostada shells cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 25% more than chocolate cake.
  • Chocolate cake contains 5 times more selenium than tostada shells. While chocolate cake contains 11.9µg of selenium, tostada shells contain only 2.2µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chocolate cake is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
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 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +440.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +69.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.53mg

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% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +150.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +785.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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% 23% 64% 3% 3%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.38 g
Carbs: 64.43 g
Water: 3.32 g
Other: 2.72 g
Contains more WaterWater +634.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16%
Contains more FatsFats +54.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +51.1%

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
31% 32% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.285 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +200.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate cake Tostada shells DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 2.761g 8.285g 37%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.363mg 25%
Starch 55.4g 23%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.141mg 0.353mg 18%
Selenium 11.9µg 2.2µg 18%
Fiber 1.6g 5.8g 17%
Sodium 315mg 657mg 15%
Phosphorus 106mg 203mg 14%
Fats 15.1g 23.38g 13%
Magnesium 32mg 76mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.094mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 7%
Copper 0.207mg 0.148mg 7%
Folate 27µg 7%
Saturated fat 5.43g 7.011g 7%
Zinc 0.69mg 1.23mg 5%
Calories 371kcal 474kcal 5%
Manganese 0.28mg 0.363mg 4%
Carbs 53.4g 64.43g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 6.039g 7.217g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.137mg 1.553mg 3%
Potassium 140mg 237mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.304mg 0.191mg 2%
Protein 5.3g 6.15g 2%
Calcium 60mg 76mg 2%
Iron 1.61mg 1.53mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 51.8g 58.63g N/A
Trans fat 0.163g N/A
Tryptophan 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.124g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate cake Tostada 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
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Chocolate cake
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 342mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.581g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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 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. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/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.