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Brisket raw vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between brisket raw and taco

  • Brisket raw has more vitamin B12, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, taco is higher in fiber, vitamin K, and manganese.
  • Brisket raw covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 63% more than taco.
  • Taco contains 5 times less vitamin B6 than brisket raw. Brisket raw contains 0.42mg of vitamin B6, while taco contains 0.09mg.
  • Taco has less cholesterol.
  • The glycemic index of taco is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean only, all grades, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 1.5% 29% 72% 27% 118% 86% 10% 1.8% 89%
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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 PotassiumPotassium +57.9%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +78.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1680%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1678.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg

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% 6.4% 0% 25% 39% 74% 21% 97% 304% 3.3% 5.3% 47%
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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 B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +161.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1076.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 7% 70%
Protein: 20.72 g
Fats: 7.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 70.29 g
Other: 1.62 g
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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 +133.9%
Contains more WaterWater +23.3%
Contains more FatsFats +72.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Other ~1.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 55% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.59 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.46 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.23 g
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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 -40.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1222.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brisket raw Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.43µg 0.93µg 63%
Vitamin B6 0.42mg 0.09mg 25%
Protein 20.72g 8.86g 24%
Zinc 4.31mg 1.75mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.23g 3.042g 19%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Sodium 79mg 397mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3.94mg 1.65mg 14%
Selenium 16.4µg 9.2µg 13%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 15.3µg 12%
Cholesterol 62mg 28mg 11%
Choline 86.5mg 32mg 10%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.249mg 10%
Iron 1.92mg 1.19mg 9%
Calcium 5mg 89mg 8%
Saturated fat 2.59g 4.384g 8%
Fats 7.37g 12.7g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.06mg 8%
Carbs 0g 19.85g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.35mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg 4%
Calories 155kcal 226kcal 4%
Potassium 330mg 209mg 4%
Phosphorus 201mg 178mg 3%
Folate 7µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.32mg 0.6mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 32mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 3.46g 4.411g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.905mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.931mg 0%
Leucine 1.637mg 0%
Lysine 1.724mg 0%
Methionine 0.53mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.809mg 0%
Valine 1.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.709mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 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 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brisket raw Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
48%
Brisket raw
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Brisket raw
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw contains less Sodium (difference - 318mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.794g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brisket raw
Brisket raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Brisket raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168607/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.