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Nougat vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nougat and Taco different?

  • Nougat is richer in Vitamin E , while Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Zinc, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Taco covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 38% more than Nougat.
  • Nougat contains 5 times more Vitamin E than Taco. Nougat contains 2.77mg of Vitamin E , while Taco contains 0.6mg.
  • Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat.

Candies, nougat, with almonds and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types were used in this article.

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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.
Nougat
3
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6
Taco
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +74%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +178.1%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.6%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +253.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 23% 24% 10% 5% 12% 45% 40% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Copper +74%
Contains more Manganese +22.1%
Contains more Calcium +178.1%
Contains more Iron +101.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +223.6%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Selenium +253.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 32

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.
Nougat
3
:
9
Taco
Contains more Vitamin E +361.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +13000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 56% 0% 1% 4% 35% 9% 4% 5% 4% 2% 0%
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 E +361.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +13000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +245.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
1
:
4
Taco
Contains more Carbs +365.4%
Contains more Protein +166.1%
Contains more Fats +660.5%
Contains more Water +2552.1%
Contains more Other +241.3%
3% 2% 92% 2%
Protein: 3.33 g
Fats: 1.67 g
Carbs: 92.39 g
Water: 2.15 g
Other: 0.46 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 Carbs +365.4%
Contains more Protein +166.1%
Contains more Fats +660.5%
Contains more Water +2552.1%
Contains more Other +241.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nougat
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2
Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.667 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nougat Taco
Lower in Sugar 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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nougat Taco Opinion
Net carbs 89.09g 15.95g Nougat
Protein 3.33g 8.86g Taco
Fats 1.67g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 92.39g 19.85g Nougat
Calories 398kcal 226kcal Nougat
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 44.97g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 3.3g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 32mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.59mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Phosphorus 55mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 105mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 33mg 397mg Nougat
Zinc 0.42mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.134mg 0.077mg Nougat
Manganese 0.304mg 0.249mg Nougat
Selenium 2.6µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 1IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 2.77mg 0.6mg Nougat
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.148mg 0.06mg Nougat
Vitamin B3 0.478mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.06mg Nougat
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 5µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Nougat
Trans Fat 0.467g Nougat
Saturated Fat 1.667g 4.384g Nougat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nougat 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
10%
Nougat
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Nougat
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 44.07g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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?
Nougat
Nougat contains less Sodium (difference - 364mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.717g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nougat
Nougat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

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. Nougat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169060/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.