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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 54% 23% 21% 57% 49% 34% 87% 86% 47% 12%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 88% 22% 29% 11% 84% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 CholineCholine +∞%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.094mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
6% 23% 64% 3% 3%
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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
31% 32% 37%
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
18% 76% 3%
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
100%
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

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Tostada shells Opinion
Calories 379kcal 474kcal Tostada shells
Protein 3.16g 6.15g Tostada shells
Fats 17.75g 23.38g Tostada shells
Net carbs 53.86g 58.63g Tostada shells
Carbs 55.36g 64.43g Tostada shells
Cholesterol 16mg Tostada shells
Vitamin D 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 76mg Tostada shells
Calcium 32mg 76mg Tostada shells
Potassium 187mg 237mg Tostada shells
Iron 2.03mg 1.53mg Yellow cake
Sugar 39.22g Tostada shells
Fiber 1.5g 5.8g Tostada shells
Copper 0.159mg 0.148mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 1.23mg Tostada shells
Starch 8.55g 55.4g Tostada shells
Phosphorus 138mg 203mg Tostada shells
Sodium 310mg 657mg Yellow cake
Vitamin A 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Selenium 5.9µg 2.2µg Yellow cake
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 0.353mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 0.094mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 1.553mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.191mg Tostada shells
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.363mg Tostada shells
Vitamin K 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg Yellow cake
Trans Fat 1.313g 0.163g Tostada shells
Choline 17.4mg Yellow cake
Saturated Fat 5.793g 7.011g Yellow cake
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 7.217g Tostada shells
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 8.285g Tostada shells
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g 0.124g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g 0g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.005g Tostada shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Tostada shells
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
19%
Yellow cake
18%
Tostada shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
47%
Tostada shells

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.218g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tostada shells
Tostada shells is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tostada shells
Tostada 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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. Tostada shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167525/nutrients

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

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