Caramel vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between caramel and taco?
- Caramel is richer in vitamin B2, yet taco is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% higher.
- Caramel has 4 times more vitamin B2 than taco. Caramel has 0.256mg of vitamin B2, while taco has 0.06mg.
- Caramel contains less saturated fat.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index than caramel.
We used Candies, caramels 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +750% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +327.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +297.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2163.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +411.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.4% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1014.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +210% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +300% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 0.3µg | 0.93µg | 26% |
Carbs | 77g | 19.85g | 19% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.9g | 16% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.256mg | 0.06mg | 15% |
Selenium | 1.8µg | 9.2µg | 13% |
Iron | 0.14mg | 1.19mg | 13% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
Zinc | 0.44mg | 1.75mg | 12% |
Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 15.3µg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.011mg | 0.249mg | 10% |
Saturated fat | 2.476g | 4.384g | 9% |
Protein | 4.6g | 8.86g | 9% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.148mg | 1.65mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 114mg | 178mg | 9% |
Calories | 382kcal | 226kcal | 8% |
Copper | 0.018mg | 0.077mg | 7% |
Cholesterol | 7mg | 28mg | 7% |
Fats | 8.1g | 12.7g | 7% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.542g | 4.411g | 7% |
Sodium | 245mg | 397mg | 7% |
Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
Calcium | 138mg | 89mg | 5% |
Choline | 8mg | 32mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.103mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 32mg | 4% |
Folate | 4µg | 19µg | 4% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 3.478g | 3.042g | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.056mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
Vitamin E | 0.46mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 12µg | 20µg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 77g | 15.95g | N/A |
Potassium | 214mg | 209mg | 0% |
Sugar | 65.5g | 0.9g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.115mg | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.9% |
Contains more OtherOther | +14.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +56.8% |
Contains more WaterWater | +570.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +186.1% |