Almond vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Almond and Taco

Almond has more Vitamin E , Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, and Calcium, while Taco has more Vitamin B12.
Almond covers your daily need of Vitamin E 167% more than Taco.
Almond contains 19 times more Vitamin B2 than Taco. While Almond contains 1.138mg of Vitamin B2, Taco contains only 0.06mg.

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.

Almond

Taco

Contains more Calcium +202.2%

Contains more Iron +211.8%

Contains more Magnesium +743.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +170.2%

Contains more Potassium +250.7%

Contains less Sodium -99.7%

Contains more Zinc +78.3%

Contains more Copper +1239%

Contains more Manganese +775.1%

Contains more Selenium +124.4%

Almond

Taco

Contains more Calcium +202.2%

Contains more Iron +211.8%

Contains more Magnesium +743.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +170.2%

Contains more Potassium +250.7%

Contains less Sodium -99.7%

Contains more Zinc +78.3%

Contains more Copper +1239%

Contains more Manganese +775.1%

Contains more Selenium +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.

Almond

Taco

Contains more Vitamin E +4171.7%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1796.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%

Contains more Folate +131.6%

Contains more Vitamin A +6450%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Almond

Taco

Contains more Vitamin E +4171.7%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +310%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1796.7%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +119.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.2%

Contains more Folate +131.6%

Contains more Vitamin A +6450%

Contains more Vitamin D +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Almond

Taco

Contains more Protein +138.7%

Contains more Fats +293.1%

Contains more Other +88.5%

Contains more Water +1193%

Equal in Carbs - 19.85

Almond

Protein: 21.15 g

Fats: 49.93 g

Carbs: 21.55 g

Water: 4.41 g

Other: 2.96 g

Taco

Protein: 8.86 g

Fats: 12.7 g

Carbs: 19.85 g

Water: 57.02 g

Other: 1.57 g

Contains more Protein +138.7%

Contains more Fats +293.1%

Contains more Other +88.5%

Contains more Water +1193%

Equal in Carbs - 19.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Almond

Taco

Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.3%

Almond

Saturated Fat: 3.802 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g

Taco

Saturated Fat: 4.384 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -13.3%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +615.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +305.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Almond

Taco

Contains more Sucrose +887.5%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +1952.8%

Contains more Glucose +17.6%

Contains more Fructose +172.7%

Almond

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

Taco

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 Sucrose +887.5%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +1952.8%

Contains more Glucose +17.6%

Contains more Fructose +172.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in price
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	9.05g	15.95g
Protein	21.15g	8.86g
Fats	49.93g	12.7g
Carbs	21.55g	19.85g
Calories	579kcal	226kcal
Starch	0.72g	14.78g
Fructose	0.11g	0.3g
Sugar	4.35g	0.9g
Fiber	12.5g	3.9g
Calcium	269mg	89mg
Iron	3.71mg	1.19mg
Magnesium	270mg	32mg
Phosphorus	481mg	178mg
Potassium	733mg	209mg
Sodium	1mg	397mg
Zinc	3.12mg	1.75mg
Copper	1.031mg	0.077mg
Manganese	2.179mg	0.249mg
Selenium	4.1µg	9.2µg
Vitamin A	2IU	131IU
Vitamin A RAE	0µg	20µg
Vitamin E	25.63mg	0.6mg
Vitamin D	0IU	4IU
Vitamin D	0µg	0.1µg
Vitamin C	0mg	0.4mg
Vitamin B1	0.205mg	0.05mg
Vitamin B2	1.138mg	0.06mg
Vitamin B3	3.618mg	1.65mg
Vitamin B5	0.471mg
Vitamin B6	0.137mg	0.09mg
Folate	44µg	19µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.93µg
Vitamin K	0µg	15.3µg
Tryptophan	0.211mg
Threonine	0.601mg
Isoleucine	0.751mg
Leucine	1.473mg
Lysine	0.568mg
Methionine	0.157mg
Phenylalanine	1.132mg
Valine	0.855mg
Histidine	0.539mg
Cholesterol	0mg	28mg
Trans Fat	0.015g	0.467g
Saturated Fat	3.802g	4.384g
Omega-3 - EPA	0g	0.005g
Omega-3 - DPA	0g	0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat	31.551g	4.411g
Polyunsaturated fat	12.329g	3.042g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.002g	0.004g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	12.32g	2.708g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.002g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.003g	0.166g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid		0.001g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid		0.011g

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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

82%

23%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

142%

40%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.45g)

Which food is cheaper?

Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.4)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Almond is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.582g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Almond is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Almond vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Summary of differences between Almond and Taco

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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