Yellow cake vs. Taco shells — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between yellow cake and taco shells
- Yellow cake is richer in vitamin E and vitamin K, while taco shells are higher in fiber, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, and zinc.
- Yellow cake covers your daily vitamin E needs 25% more than taco shells.
- Yellow cake has 3 times more vitamin K than taco shells. Yellow cake has 25.1µg of vitamin K, while taco shells have 8.6µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Taco shells, baked.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more IronIron | +23.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +22.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +315% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +23.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +283.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +68.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.3% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +552.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +191.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +402.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +133.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +213.6% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin E | 4.5mg | 0.69mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6.7g | 21% |
| Starch | 8.55g | 54.94g | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.203mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 20mg | 83mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.222mg | 0.56mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 138mg | 233mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.043mg | 0.216mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 25.1µg | 8.6µg | 14% |
| Omega-3 (ALA) | 0.474g | 0.27g | 13% |
| Folate | 22µg | 69µg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.61mg | 11% |
| Protein | 3.16g | 6.41g | 7% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 100mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.8mg | 1.867mg | 7% |
| Fats | 17.75g | 21.79g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 5.793g | 7.105g | 6% |
| Omega-6 (Linoleic acid) | 3.999g | 5.097g | 6% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 476kcal | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.03mg | 1.64mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.113mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.728g | 5.495g | 5% |
| Carbs | 55.36g | 63.49g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 3% | |
| Selenium | 5.9µg | 4.8µg | 2% |
| Choline | 17.4mg | 29.9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D* | 6 IU | 0 IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 231mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 310mg | 324mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.093mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.214g | 6.935g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.62g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 0.83g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 1199kcal | 743kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 26g | 21g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 2.1 | 1.7 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 53.86g | 56.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 39.22g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 1.313g | 0.172g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.227mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.837mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.197mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.167mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 (Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.026g | 0.014g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 (Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.004g | 0.005g | 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:
6.41 g
Fats:
21.79 g
Carbs:
63.49 g
Water:
6.4 g
Other:
1.91 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +249.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +22.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.7% |
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
7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.495 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +16.2% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~6.935g
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:
54.94 g
Sucrose:
1 g
Glucose:
0.1 g
Fructose:
0.1 g
Lactose:
0.1 g
Maltose:
0.1 g
Galactose:
0.1 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +3551% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1190% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +520% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +490% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +110% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +542.6% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
