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.
- 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 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +122.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +591.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
| 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% |
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 AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| 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% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 233mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 6.7g | 23% |
| Starch | 54.94g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.162g | 5.495g | 22% |
| Fats | 10.3g | 21.79g | 18% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 83mg | 17% |
| Saturated fat | 3.897g | 7.105g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.203mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.33mg | 1.61mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.277mg | 0.56mg | 12% |
| Selenium | 10.7µg | 4.8µg | 11% |
| Folate | 31µg | 69µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.692g | 6.935g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.128mg | 0.216mg | 7% |
| Calories | 356kcal | 476kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.64mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.067mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.063mg | 1.867mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 8.6µg | 4% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 6.41g | 4% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 231mg | 4% |
| Choline | 6mg | 29.9mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.167mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.06µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 284mg | 324mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 100mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 12µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbs | 63.2g | 63.49g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 62.2g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 57.39g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.172g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.054mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.227mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.199mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.338mg | 0.837mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.204mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.18mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.228mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.229mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0.167mg | 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:
4.4 g
Fats:
10.3 g
Carbs:
63.2 g
Water:
20.7 g
Other:
1.4 g
Protein:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +223.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +111.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.4% |
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Carbs
~63.49g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.897 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.162 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +87.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.2% |
