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Buttermilk vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between buttermilk and taco

  • The amount of vitamin B12, fiber, iron, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin K, zinc, manganese, and vitamin B3 in taco is higher than in buttermilk.
  • Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 30% more than buttermilk.
  • Buttermilk contains less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat 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 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
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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 CalciumCalcium +30.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.4%
Contains more IronIron +2280%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +360%

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 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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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 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2744.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15200%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +80.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 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 WaterWater +58.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +167.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1343.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +314.4%
Contains more OtherOther +76.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 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 -87.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1636.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9118.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0.93µg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 3.042g 20%
Fats 0.88g 12.7g 18%
Saturated fat 0.548g 4.384g 17%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Iron 0.05mg 1.19mg 14%
Phosphorus 89mg 178mg 13%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 15.3µg 13%
Selenium 2µg 9.2µg 13%
Zinc 0.42mg 1.75mg 12%
Protein 3.31g 8.86g 11%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.249mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.254g 4.411g 10%
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 1.65mg 10%
Calories 40kcal 226kcal 9%
Sodium 190mg 397mg 9%
Cholesterol 4mg 28mg 8%
Copper 0.011mg 0.077mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Carbs 4.79g 19.85g 5%
Magnesium 11mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.6mg 4%
Folate 5µg 19µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.09mg 4%
Calcium 116mg 89mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 32mg 3%
Potassium 151mg 209mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin A 14µg 20µg 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 4.79g 15.95g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 4.79g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.1mg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk 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
9%
Buttermilk
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk contains less Sodium (difference - 207mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.836g)

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.