Yellow cake vs. Tostada shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between yellow cake and tostada shells
- Yellow cake has more selenium and iron; however, tostada shells are richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese.
- Tostada shells' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 28% more.
- Yellow cake contains 3 times more selenium than tostada shells. Yellow cake contains 5.9µg of selenium, while tostada shells contain 2.2µg.
- Yellow cake contains less sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Tostada shells, corn.
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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 IronIron | +32.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +168.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +280% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +63.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +720.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +94.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 30% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.363mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.353mg | 26% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.728g | 8.285g | 24% |
| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 21% | |
| Starch | 8.55g | 55.4g | 19% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 5.8g | 17% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 657mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 76mg | 13% |
| Fats | 17.75g | 23.38g | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 203mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.23mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 5.9µg | 2.2µg | 7% |
| Protein | 3.16g | 6.15g | 6% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.53mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.363mg | 6% |
| Folate | 22µg | 6% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.793g | 7.011g | 6% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 474kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 1.553mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 76mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 55.36g | 64.43g | 3% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 6 IU | 1% | |
| Potassium | 187mg | 237mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.148mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 53.86g | 58.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 39.22g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.094mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | 0.163g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.214g | 7.217g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.474g | 0.124g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.026g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 3.999g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.16 g
Fats:
17.75 g
Carbs:
55.36 g
Water:
22.38 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
6.15 g
Fats:
23.38 g
Carbs:
64.43 g
Water:
3.32 g
Other:
2.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +574.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +94.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.793 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.728 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.011 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.285 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~7.217g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
55.4 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +548% |
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
