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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| 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 |
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% |
