Taco shells vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between taco shells and chocolate cake
- Taco shells are higher in fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, and folate; however, chocolate cake is richer in choline, selenium, and copper.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for fiber is 20% higher.
- Taco shells have 5 times more vitamin B6 than chocolate cake. While taco shells have 0.203mg of vitamin B6, chocolate cake has only 0.041mg.
- Chocolate cake has a lower glycemic index (41) than taco shells (69).
The food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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 | +159.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +65% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +119.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +147.9% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +395.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +155.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +166.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +329.4% |
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:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +281.3% |
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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
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +99% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.6% |
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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| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.6g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 106mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 2.761g | 18% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 128.4mg | 18% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 11.9µg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.28mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 32mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.041mg | 12% |
| Folate | 69µg | 27µg | 11% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 15.1g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.213mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.207mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 5.43g | 8% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.69mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.137mg | 5% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 371kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 100mg | 60mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 140mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 53.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 5.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 6.039g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.61mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 324mg | 315mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.202mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.12mg | 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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.