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.
| 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% |
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 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.633g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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