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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 zinc, 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

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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
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%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg
~equal in Selenium ~5µg

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
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 AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.65mg

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% 14% 54% 26%
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 OtherOther +24.8%
Contains more WaterWater +304.2%

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
43% 27% 30%
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
97% 2%
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
34% 60% 3%
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%

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 Pound cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals 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 Pound cake DV% diff.
Fiber 6.7g 0.6g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Manganese 0.56mg 0.11mg 20%
Magnesium 83mg 8mg 18%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.227mg 153mg 15%
Starch 54.94g 17.36g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 3.419g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.036mg 13%
Phosphorus 233mg 140mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.249mg 13%
Fats 21.79g 13.96g 12%
Zinc 1.61mg 0.43mg 11%
Saturated fat 7.105g 4.811g 10%
Monounsaturated fat 6.935g 3.02g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 10%
Copper 0.113mg 0.042mg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 70µg 8%
Folate 69µg 42µg 7%
Vitamin K 8.6µg 1.7µg 6%
Choline 29.9mg 65.6mg 6%
Calories 476kcal 353kcal 6%
Calcium 100mg 47mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 0.173mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Protein 6.41g 5g 3%
Carbs 63.49g 53.64g 3%
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 1.615mg 2%
Sodium 324mg 377mg 2%
Iron 1.64mg 1.48mg 2%
Potassium 231mg 149mg 2%
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 - ALA 0.27g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Pound 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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco shells
Taco shells contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.294g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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