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Broth vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and taco

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, choline, and calcium; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, zinc, vitamin K, and copper.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1021% more.
  • Broth contains 7 times more vitamin B2 than taco. Broth contains 0.43mg of vitamin B2, while taco contains 0.06mg.
  • Taco contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +204.3%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1844.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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 CVitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +68.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +210%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Taco
2
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 +88%
Contains more OtherOther +3032.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.2%
Contains more WaterWater +2411.9%
~equal in Fats ~12.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
3
26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Taco
0
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 -21.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +47.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Taco DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 397mg 1021%
Selenium 28µg 9.2µg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.06mg 28%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0.93µg 26%
Protein 16.66g 8.86g 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.75mg 15%
Choline 114.6mg 32mg 15%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Calcium 187mg 89mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 3.042g 10%
Copper 0mg 0.077mg 9%
Magnesium 56mg 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 28mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 1.65mg 5%
Saturated fat 3.43g 4.384g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg 4%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.249mg 4%
Potassium 309mg 209mg 3%
Folate 32µg 19µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 4.411g 2%
Calories 267kcal 226kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Phosphorus 166mg 178mg 2%
Fats 13.88g 12.7g 2%
Iron 1.03mg 1.19mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Carbs 18.01g 19.85g 1%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
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?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 23478mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Broth
Broth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broth
Broth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.954g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.