Taco shells vs. Shortcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taco shells and shortcake?
- Taco shells are richer in magnesium, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese, yet shortcake is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, iron, and calcium.
- Shortcake's daily need coverage for selenium is 22% higher.
- Taco shells have 7 times more vitamin B6 than shortcake. Taco shells have 0.203mg of vitamin B6, while shortcake has 0.03mg.
- Shortcake contains less saturated fat.
We used Taco shells, baked and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.
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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 | +418.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +48.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +235.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +105% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +254.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +576.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +30.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 17µg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 16mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 3.772g | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.272mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 143mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.03mg | 13% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 14.2g | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 3.632g | 12% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 205mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.54mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.33mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.48mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.311mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 506mg | 8% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 346kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.248mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 5% | |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 5% | |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 48.5g | 5% |
| Folate | 69µg | 53µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 2.573mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.076mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 106mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 18µg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 6.045g | 2% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 6.1g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 48.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.5g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.238mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.302mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% | |
| 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:
6.1 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
48.5 g
Water:
28.4 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +343.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.6% |
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Protein
~6.1g
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
3.772 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.632 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +51.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.9% |
