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Beetroot vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Beetroot and Taco

  • Beetroot has more Folate, however, Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% more.
  • Beetroot contains 6 times more Folate than Taco. Beetroot contains 109µg of Folate, while Taco contains 19µg.
  • Beetroot contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beets, raw 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.
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Taco
Contains more Potassium +55.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Contains more Calcium +456.3%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +345%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Selenium +1214.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.077
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Potassium +55.5%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Contains more Calcium +456.3%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +345%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Selenium +1214.3%
Equal in Copper - 0.077

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.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +1125%
Contains more Folate +473.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +297%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +394%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7550%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +1125%
Contains more Folate +473.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +297%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +394%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +7550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Water +53.6%
Contains more Protein +450.3%
Contains more Fats +7370.6%
Contains more Carbs +107.6%
Contains more Other +45.4%
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
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 Water +53.6%
Contains more Protein +450.3%
Contains more Fats +7370.6%
Contains more Carbs +107.6%
Contains more Other +45.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13684.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4970%
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13684.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4970%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Taco Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 15.95g Taco
Protein 1.61g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.17g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 9.56g 19.85g Taco
Calories 43kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 6.76g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 2.8g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 16mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.8mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 40mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 325mg 209mg Beetroot
Sodium 78mg 397mg Beetroot
Zinc 0.35mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.075mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.329mg 0.249mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.7µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 33IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0.4mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 109µg 19µg Beetroot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 0.2µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Beetroot
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 4.384g Beetroot
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Beetroot Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Beetroot
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.357g)

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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.