Pound cake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pound cake and taco shells
- Pound cake is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, while taco shells are higher in fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
- Taco shells cover your daily fiber needs 24% more than pound cake.
- Taco shells are lower in cholesterol.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index (69) than pound cake (54).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +937.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +274.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +409.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +1317.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +119.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +405.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +304.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
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 | -32.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +129.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
54.94 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0.1 g
Maltose:
0.1 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2968% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +650% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +230% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1170% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +230% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +216.5% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 353kcal | 476kcal |
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| Protein | 5g | 6.41g |
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| Fats | 13.96g | 21.79g |
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| Net carbs | 53.04g | 56.79g |
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| Carbs | 53.64g | 63.49g |
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| Cholesterol | 66mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin D | 34IU | 0IU |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 83mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 100mg |
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| Potassium | 149mg | 231mg |
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| Iron | 1.48mg | 1.64mg |
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| Sugar | 33.36g | 1.5g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.042mg | 0.113mg |
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| Zinc | 0.43mg | 1.61mg |
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| Starch | 17.36g | 54.94g |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 233mg |
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| Sodium | 377mg | 324mg |
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| Vitamin A | 241IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin A | 70µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 0.69mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0.8µg | 0µg |
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| Manganese | 0.11mg | 0.56mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 4.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.173mg | 0.216mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.249mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.615mg | 1.867mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.036mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.36µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 8.6µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 69µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.192g | 0.172g |
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| Choline | 65.6mg | 29.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.811g | 7.105g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.02g | 6.935g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 5.495g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 153mg | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.249mg | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0.167mg |
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| Fructose | 0.33g | 0.1g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | 0.27g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.005g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | 5.097g |
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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
26%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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.