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Almonds vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between almonds and taco

  • Almonds have more vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, iron, and calcium, while taco has more vitamin B12.
  • Almonds cover your daily need for vitamin E, 167% more than taco.
  • Almonds contain 19 times more vitamin B2 than taco. While almonds contain 1.138mg of vitamin B2, taco contains only 0.06mg.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of almonds is 0, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, almonds and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

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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 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +743.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +202.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.7%
Contains more IronIron +211.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1239%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +170.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +775.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +124.4%

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% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Taco
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4171.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1796.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.7%
Contains more FatsFats +293.1%
Contains more OtherOther +88.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1193%
~equal in Carbs ~19.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -13.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +615.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +305.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 78% 3% 2%
Starch: 0.72 g
Sucrose: 3.95 g
Glucose: 0.17 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +887.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +1952.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +17.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +172.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin E 25.63mg 0.6mg 167%
Copper 1.031mg 0.077mg 106%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.249mg 84%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.06mg 83%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 4.411g 68%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 3.042g 62%
Fats 49.93g 12.7g 57%
Magnesium 270mg 32mg 57%
Phosphorus 481mg 178mg 43%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Fiber 12.5g 3.9g 34%
Iron 3.71mg 1.19mg 32%
Protein 21.15g 8.86g 25%
Calories 579kcal 226kcal 18%
Calcium 269mg 89mg 18%
Sodium 1mg 397mg 17%
Potassium 733mg 209mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.05mg 13%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.65mg 12%
Zinc 3.12mg 1.75mg 12%
Selenium 4.1µg 9.2µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Starch 0.72g 14.78g 6%
Folate 44µg 19µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.09mg 4%
Choline 52.1mg 32mg 4%
Saturated fat 3.802g 4.384g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Carbs 21.55g 19.85g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 9.05g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.015g 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Taco
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
78%
Almonds
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.582g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

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

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