Taco shells vs. Yellow cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Taco shells and Yellow cake
- Taco shells are richer in Fiber, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, and Zinc, while Yellow cake is higher in Vitamin E, and Vitamin K.
- Yellow cake covers your daily Vitamin E needs 25% more than Taco shells.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Taco shells, baked and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.
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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 | +315% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +283.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +402.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +213.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +552.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +191.9% |
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:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +249.7% |
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
5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -18.5% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~7.214g
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:
8.55 g
Sucrose:
36.51 g
Glucose:
1.29 g
Fructose:
0.62 g
Lactose:
0.59 g
Maltose:
0.21 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +542.6% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3551% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1190% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +520% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +490% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +110% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 476kcal | 379kcal |
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| Protein | 6.41g | 3.16g |
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| Fats | 21.79g | 17.75g |
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| Net carbs | 56.79g | 53.86g |
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| Carbs | 63.49g | 55.36g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU |
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| Magnesium | 83mg | 20mg |
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| Calcium | 100mg | 32mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 187mg |
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| Iron | 1.64mg | 2.03mg |
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| Sugar | 1.5g | 39.22g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.5g |
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| Copper | 0.113mg | 0.159mg |
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| Zinc | 1.61mg | 0.42mg |
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| Starch | 54.94g | 8.55g |
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| Phosphorus | 233mg | 138mg |
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| Sodium | 324mg | 310mg |
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| Vitamin A | 17IU | 26IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 7µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 4.5mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Manganese | 0.56mg | 0.222mg |
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| Selenium | 4.8µg | 5.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.216mg | 0.043mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.867mg | 0.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.203mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.6µg | 25.1µg |
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| Folate | 69µg | 22µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.172g | 1.313g |
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| Choline | 29.9mg | 17.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 7.105g | 5.793g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.935g | 7.214g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.495g | 4.728g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.227mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.837mg |
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| Lysine | 0.197mg |
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| Methionine | 0.18mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg |
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| Valine | 0.287mg |
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| Histidine | 0.167mg |
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| Fructose | 0.1g | 0.62g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.27g | 0.474g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.014g | 0.026g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.005g | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.097g | 3.999g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.312g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells is relatively richer in minerals
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.