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

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Important differences between taco shells and carrot cake

  • Taco shells have more magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and copper; however, carrot cake is richer in selenium, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for saturated fat is 28% more.
  • Taco shells contain 10 times more magnesium than carrot cake. Taco shells contain 83mg of magnesium, while carrot cake contains 8mg.
  • Carrot cake contains less saturated fat.
  • Taco shells have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco shells is 69, while the glycemic index of carrot cake is 37.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix.

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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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 52% 15% 68% 17% 5.5% 106% 74% 69% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +937.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +126%
Contains more ZincZinc +705%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +210.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.8mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~247mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.528mg

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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
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 4% 32% 0% 0% 66% 39% 41% 18% 18% 5% 0% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9600%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~67µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.7%
Contains more FatsFats +122.3%
Contains more WaterWater +77.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +20.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 36% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.702 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +71.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Carrot cake DV% diff.
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Saturated fat 7.105g 1.472g 26%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Fats 21.79g 9.8g 18%
Selenium 4.8µg 14.9µg 18%
Magnesium 83mg 8mg 18%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.2mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 3.702g 12%
Sodium 324mg 567mg 11%
Vitamin A 1µg 97µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.079mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.935g 4.036g 7%
Calcium 100mg 172mg 7%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.17mg 7%
Copper 0.113mg 0.05mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.294mg 6%
Choline 29.9mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Carbs 63.49g 79.2g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.265mg 4%
Protein 6.41g 5.1g 3%
Calories 476kcal 415kcal 3%
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 2.205mg 2%
Phosphorus 233mg 247mg 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Iron 1.64mg 1.8mg 2%
Potassium 231mg 169mg 2%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.528mg 1%
Folate 69µg 67µg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.2mg 1%
Net carbs 56.79g 79.2g N/A
Sugar 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0.149mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.186mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0.336mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.238mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.212mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.109mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
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
Taco shells Carrot cake
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
20%
Taco shells
21%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients
  2. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.