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Brown sugar vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between brown sugar and taco?

  • Brown sugar has less vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, selenium, vitamin K, and vitamin B3 than taco.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% higher.
  • Brown sugar contains less sodium.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index than brown sugar.

We used Sugars, brown and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this comparison.

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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 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.1%
Contains more IronIron +67.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +5733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +289.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +666.7%
~equal in Calcium ~89mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +1291.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Taco
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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 CarbsCarbs +394.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +7283.3%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +4155.2%
Contains more OtherOther +248.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 94.56 g
Glucose: 1.35 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
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 +23540%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +575%
Contains more FructoseFructose +270%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Brown sugar Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Carbs 98.09g 19.85g 26%
Phosphorus 4mg 178mg 25%
Fats 0g 12.7g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 0g 4.384g 20%
Protein 0.12g 8.86g 17%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Sodium 28mg 397mg 16%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.75mg 16%
Selenium 1.2µg 9.2µg 15%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.411g 11%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 1.65mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.249mg 8%
Calories 380kcal 226kcal 8%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Iron 0.71mg 1.19mg 6%
Choline 2.3mg 32mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg 5%
Folate 1µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.09mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 3%
Copper 0.047mg 0.077mg 3%
Potassium 133mg 209mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 83mg 89mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 0.3g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 98.09g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
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
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.