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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.

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.
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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
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%
~equal in Iron ~1.61mg
~equal in Sodium ~315mg

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% 1% 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 0.67% 8.4% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
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 AVitamin A +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +329.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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% 15% 53% 24% 2%
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%
~equal in Other ~1.8g

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
38% 42% 19%
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.
Taco shells Chocolate cake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco shells Chocolate cake Opinion
Calories 476kcal 371kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 5.3g Taco shells
Fats 21.79g 15.1g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Chocolate cake
Net carbs 56.79g 51.8g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 53.4g Taco shells
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 32mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 60mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 140mg Taco shells
Iron 1.64mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Sugar 1.5g Chocolate cake
Fiber 6.7g 1.6g Taco shells
Copper 0.113mg 0.207mg Chocolate cake
Zinc 1.61mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 106mg Taco shells
Sodium 324mg 315mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 17IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 1µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.28mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.141mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.213mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.137mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.304mg Chocolate cake
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.041mg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 8.6µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 27µg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g Chocolate cake
Choline 29.9mg 128.4mg Chocolate cake
Saturated Fat 7.105g 5.43g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 6.039g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 2.761g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.068mg Chocolate cake
Threonine 0.227mg 0.202mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.24mg Chocolate cake
Leucine 0.837mg 0.407mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.268mg Chocolate cake
Methionine 0.18mg 0.116mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.265mg Taco shells
Valine 0.287mg 0.283mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.167mg 0.12mg Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Chocolate 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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.675g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate cake
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.

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.