Taco shells vs. White cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taco shells and white cake
- Taco shells have more phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B6, manganese, zinc, and folate; however, white cake is richer in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Taco shells' daily need coverage for phosphorus is 23% more.
- Taco shells contain 7 times more vitamin B6 than white cake. Taco shells contain 0.203mg of vitamin B6, while white cake contains 0.029mg.
- White cake contains less saturated fat.
- Taco shells have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco shells is 69, while the glycemic index of white cake is 42.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut 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 | +591.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +41.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +68.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +387.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +232.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +102.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +122.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +68.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +75.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +109.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +398.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 233mg | 70mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1g | 23% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 2.162g | 22% |
| Fats | 21.79g | 10.3g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 83mg | 12mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 7.105g | 3.897g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0.029mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.33mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.277mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 4.8µg | 10.7µg | 11% |
| Folate | 69µg | 31µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.189mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.935g | 3.692g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.128mg | 7% |
| Calories | 476kcal | 356kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 1.64mg | 1.16mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.067mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 1.063mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 4.1µg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.41g | 4.4g | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 99mg | 4% |
| Choline | 29.9mg | 6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.06µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 284mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 90mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 63.49g | 63.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 56.79g | 62.2g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.5g | 57.39g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0.204mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0.229mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0.099mg | 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:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +223.4% |
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Carbs
~63.2g
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
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.2% |
