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White cake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between White cake and Taco shells

  • White cake has more Selenium, and Vitamin B2, however, Taco shells are richer in Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Zinc, and Folate.
  • Taco shells' daily need coverage for Phosphorus is 23% more.
  • White cake contains 2 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco shells. White cake contains 0.189mg of Vitamin B2, while Taco shells contain 0.08mg.
  • White cake contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting and Taco shells, baked.

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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.
White cake
White cake
2
:
8
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Selenium +122.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +591.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.9%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +387.9%
Contains more Copper +68.7%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%
White cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 44% 9% 30% 9% 38% 10% 23% 37% 59%
Taco shells
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 62% 60% 100% 21% 43% 44% 38% 74% 27%
Contains less Sodium -12.3%
Contains more Selenium +122.9%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Contains more Iron +41.4%
Contains more Magnesium +591.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.9%
Contains more Potassium +133.3%
Contains more Zinc +387.9%
Contains more Copper +68.7%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%

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.
White cake
White cake
6
:
6
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Vitamin A +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.8%
White cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 3% 6% 1% 32% 44% 20% 11% 7% 24% 8% 11%
Taco shells
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 0% 54% 19% 36% 0% 47% 52% 0% 22%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +136.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +600%
Contains more Folate +122.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +109.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White cake
White cake
1
:
4
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains more Water +223.4%
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Fats +111.6%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Equal in Carbs - 63.49
White cake
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Taco shells
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
Contains more Water +223.4%
Contains more Protein +45.7%
Contains more Fats +111.6%
Contains more Other +36.4%
Equal in Carbs - 63.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White cake
White cake
1
:
2
Taco shells
Taco shells
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.2%
White cake
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.162 g
Taco shells
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.495 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +87.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White cake Taco shells
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White cake Taco shells Opinion
Net carbs 62.2g 56.79g White cake
Protein 4.4g 6.41g Taco shells
Fats 10.3g 21.79g Taco shells
Carbs 63.2g 63.49g Taco shells
Calories 356kcal 476kcal Taco shells
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Sugar 57.39g 1.5g Taco shells
Fiber 1g 6.7g Taco shells
Calcium 90mg 100mg Taco shells
Iron 1.16mg 1.64mg Taco shells
Magnesium 12mg 83mg Taco shells
Phosphorus 70mg 233mg Taco shells
Potassium 99mg 231mg Taco shells
Sodium 284mg 324mg White cake
Zinc 0.33mg 1.61mg Taco shells
Copper 0.067mg 0.113mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.277mg 0.56mg Taco shells
Selenium 10.7µg 4.8µg White cake
Vitamin A 42IU 17IU White cake
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 1µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.69mg Taco shells
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.216mg Taco shells
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 0.08mg White cake
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 1.867mg Taco shells
Vitamin B5 0.167mg White cake
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.203mg Taco shells
Folate 31µg 69µg Taco shells
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg 8.6µg Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.04mg White cake
Threonine 0.157mg 0.227mg Taco shells
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.22mg Taco shells
Leucine 0.338mg 0.837mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.204mg 0.197mg White cake
Methionine 0.107mg 0.18mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.29mg Taco shells
Valine 0.229mg 0.287mg Taco shells
Histidine 0.099mg 0.167mg Taco shells
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Taco shells
Trans Fat 0.172g White cake
Saturated Fat 3.897g 7.105g White cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 6.935g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 5.495g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
White cake Taco shells
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
White cake
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
White cake
White cake contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White cake
White cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White cake
White cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.89g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco shells
Taco shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco shells
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.

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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/nutrients
  2. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.