Taco shells vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between taco shells and cheesecake?
- Taco shells are richer than cheesecake in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B6.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for fiber is 25% more.
- Taco shells have 8 times more vitamin B1 than cheesecake. While taco shells have 0.216mg of vitamin B1, cheesecake has only 0.028mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in taco shells is lower.
- The glycemic index of cheesecake is lower.
We used Taco shells, baked and Cheesecake commercially prepared types in this article.
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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 | +654.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +465% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +150.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -26% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +300% |
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 | +23.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +671.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +857.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +290.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +283.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.5% |
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:
5.5 g
Fats:
22.5 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
45.6 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +149% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +612.5% |
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Fats
~22.5g
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
9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.602 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +243% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +24.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 1.602g | 26% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 0.4g | 25% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 93mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.14mg | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 55mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 159µg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 11mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.028mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 9.921g | 13% |
| Folate | 69µg | 18µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 25.5g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 0.63mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.052mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.571mg | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.51mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 0.195mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.193mg | 9% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 321kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.17µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 438mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 51mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 8.634g | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 90mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 4.4µg | 4% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 45.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 5.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 18IU | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.56mg | 1% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 22.5g | 1% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 5.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 25.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 21.8g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.464mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.372mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.136mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| 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
20%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 114mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco shells is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.816g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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.