Taco vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between taco and pound cake
- Taco has more vitamin B12, fiber, zinc, vitamin K, selenium, and manganese; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and choline.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 24% more.
- Taco contains 9 times more vitamin K than pound cake. Taco contains 15.3µg of vitamin K, while pound cake contains 1.7µg.
- Taco contains less cholesterol.
- Pound cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pound cake is 54, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +89.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +40.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +83.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +307% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +126.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +84% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +158.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +246% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +315% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +121.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +120.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~13.96g
~equal in
Other
~1.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 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 | +46.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.4% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~4.811g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 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 | +17.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +7570% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +275% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Fructose
~0.33g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.36µg | 24% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.249mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.6g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 66mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.43mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 53.64g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 1.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.173mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.485mg | 10% | |
| Protein | 8.86g | 5g | 8% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 5µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.11mg | 6% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 353kcal | 6% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Folate | 19µg | 42µg | 6% |
| Choline | 32mg | 65.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 70µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 140mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 1.48mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 47mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 3.02g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 3.419g | 3% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 13.96g | 2% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 149mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 4.811g | 2% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 17.36g | 1% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 377mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 33.36g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.65mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 1.615mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.372g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.015g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
22%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.427g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
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.