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Taco shells vs. Coffeecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco shells and coffeecake

  • Taco shells have more fiber, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B6, while coffeecake has more selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin A.
  • Coffeecake covers your daily need for cholesterol, 28% more than taco shells.
  • Taco shells contain 7 times more fiber than coffeecake. While taco shells contain 6.7g of fiber, coffeecake contains only 1g.
  • Coffeecake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coffeecake is 50, while the glycemic index of taco shells is 69.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Taco shells, baked and Coffeecake, cheese.

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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 11% 18% 26% 24% 17% 16% 43% 44% 22% 73%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +453.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.5%
Contains more IronIron +156.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +117.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +172.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.1%
~equal in Sodium ~339mg

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% 0.33% 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 0.33% 29% 0% 0% 26% 29% 13% 24% 13% 43% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +173.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +76.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
7% 15% 44% 32%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 15.2 g
Carbs: 44.3 g
Water: 32.2 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +43.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.3%
Contains more OtherOther +46.9%
Contains more WaterWater +403.1%
~equal in Protein ~7g

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% 50% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.391 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.645 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +234%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -24.1%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~7.129g

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 Coffeecake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Coffeecake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 1.645g 26%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Fiber 6.7g 1g 23%
Phosphorus 233mg 101mg 19%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.172mg 17%
Magnesium 83mg 15mg 16%
Selenium 4.8µg 13.3µg 15%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Iron 1.64mg 0.64mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.058mg 11%
Fats 21.79g 15.2g 10%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.59mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.105mg 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 86µg 9%
Folate 69µg 39µg 8%
Saturated fat 7.105g 5.391g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 8%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 0.682mg 7%
Calories 476kcal 339kcal 7%
Copper 0.113mg 0.052mg 7%
Carbs 63.49g 44.3g 6%
Vitamin E 0.69mg 5%
Choline 29.9mg 5%
Calcium 100mg 59mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.125mg 3%
Potassium 231mg 289mg 2%
Sodium 324mg 339mg 1%
Protein 6.41g 7g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 56.79g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 1.5g N/A
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 6.935g 7.129g 0%
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.076mg 0%
Threonine 0.227mg 0.26mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.326mg 0%
Leucine 0.837mg 0.568mg 0%
Lysine 0.197mg 0.401mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.144mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.352mg 0%
Valine 0.287mg 0.361mg 0%
Histidine 0.167mg 0.186mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Coffeecake
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
16%
Coffeecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
29%
Coffeecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.714g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffeecake
Coffeecake 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.

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. Coffeecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172699/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.