Taco shells vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taco shells and pound cake
- Taco shells are richer in fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fats, while pound cake is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
- Taco shells cover your daily fiber needs 24% more than pound cake.
- Taco shells have 10 times more magnesium than pound cake. Taco shells have 83mg of magnesium, while pound cake has 8mg.
- Pound cake is lower in saturated fat.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index (69) than pound cake (54).
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +937.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +112.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +169% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +274.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +409.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +463.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +405.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +211.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 0.6g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.11mg | 20% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 8mg | 18% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 17.36g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 153mg | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 3.419g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 140mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.249mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.036mg | 13% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 5.097g | 2.895g | 13% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 13.96g | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.43mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 4.811g | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 3.02g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.042mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 70µg | 8% |
| Folate | 69µg | 42µg | 7% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 1.7µg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 65.6mg | 6% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.27g | 0.372g | 6% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D* | 0 IU | 34 IU | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.173mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 5g | 3% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 53.64g | 3% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 149mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.48mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 377mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.615mg | 2% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 1.3g | 1.4g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 743kcal | 706kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 21g | 28g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 1.7 | 1.3 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.397mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.198mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 (EPA) | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DHA) | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 (DPA) | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.014g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.005g | 0.004g | 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 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +304.2% |
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
4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.419 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
54.94 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0.1 g
Maltose:
0.1 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
Starch:
17.36 g
Sucrose:
30.68 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.33 g
Lactose:
1.27 g
Maltose:
0.33 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +216.5% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2968% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +650% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +230% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +1170% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +230% |
