Barbecue sauce vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between barbecue sauce and taco
- Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, fiber, vitamin K, and iron than barbecue sauce.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% more.
- Barbecue sauce contains 3 times more sodium than taco. Barbecue sauce contains 1027mg of sodium, while taco contains 397mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauce, barbecue 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +169.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +929.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +790% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +97.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +607.7% |
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 CVitamin C | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +81.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +117.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +176.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +850% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +350.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.63 g
Carbs:
40.77 g
Water:
54.71 g
Other:
3.07 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +95.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +980.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1915.9% |
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Water
~57.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.045 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.101 g
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 | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5279.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2911.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
2.68 g
Glucose:
16.39 g
Fructose:
14.17 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +570% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +8095% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +4623.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +4122.9% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1027mg | 397mg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 178mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 0.045g | 4.384g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.101g | 3.042g | 20% |
| Fats | 0.63g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Fructose | 14.17g | 0.3g | 17% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 8.86g | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 1.75mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 9.2µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.9g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 15.3µg | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.64mg | 1.19mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.597mg | 1.65mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 40.77g | 19.85g | 7% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 89mg | 6% |
| Starch | 0.35g | 14.78g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.126mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
| Choline | 7.1mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Folate | 2µg | 19µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.164mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 226kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.075mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.8mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.077mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 232mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 39.87g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.24g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.056mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.021g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.08g | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
7%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 630mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Barbecue sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.339g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)