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Celery vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Celery and Taco

  • Celery has more Vitamin K, however, Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 39% more than Celery.
  • Taco contains 2 times less Vitamin K than Celery. Celery contains 29.3µg of Vitamin K, while Taco contains 15.3µg.
  • Celery has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Celery, raw 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.
Celery
2
:
8
Taco
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Iron +495%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +641.7%
Contains more Zinc +1246.2%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +141.7%
Contains more Selenium +2200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 8% 8% 11% 23% 11% 4% 12% 14% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Calcium +122.5%
Contains more Iron +495%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +641.7%
Contains more Zinc +1246.2%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +141.7%
Contains more Selenium +2200%

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.
Celery
5
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7
Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +242.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +675%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 6% 0% 11% 6% 14% 6% 15% 18% 27% 0% 74%
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 A +242.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +675%
Contains more Folate +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
1
:
4
Taco
Contains more Water +67.4%
Contains more Protein +1184.1%
Contains more Fats +7370.6%
Contains more Carbs +568.4%
Contains more Other +112.2%
3% 95%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.97 g
Water: 95.43 g
Other: 0.74 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 Water +67.4%
Contains more Protein +1184.1%
Contains more Fats +7370.6%
Contains more Carbs +568.4%
Contains more Other +112.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
1
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2
Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13684.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3750.6%
27% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13684.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3750.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celery
3
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2
Taco
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +23.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +400%
6% 30% 28% 36%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.08 g
Glucose: 0.4 g
Fructose: 0.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.48 g
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 Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +23.3%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celery Taco Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 15.95g Taco
Protein 0.69g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.17g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 2.97g 19.85g Taco
Calories 16kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 0g 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.37g 0.3g Celery
Sugar 1.34g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 1.6g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 40mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.2mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 11mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 24mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 260mg 209mg Celery
Sodium 80mg 397mg Celery
Zinc 0.13mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.035mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.103mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.4µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 449IU 131IU Celery
Vitamin A RAE 22µg 20µg Celery
Vitamin E 0.27mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0.4mg Celery
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.32mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Celery
Vitamin B6 0.074mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 36µg 19µg Celery
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 29.3µg 15.3µg Celery
Tryptophan 0.009mg Celery
Threonine 0.02mg Celery
Isoleucine 0.021mg Celery
Leucine 0.032mg Celery
Lysine 0.027mg Celery
Methionine 0.005mg Celery
Phenylalanine 0.02mg Celery
Valine 0.027mg Celery
Histidine 0.012mg Celery
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Celery
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Celery
Saturated Fat 0.042g 4.384g Celery
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 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
Celery 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
17%
Celery
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Celery
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celery
Celery contains less Sodium (difference - 317mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Celery
Celery is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celery
Celery is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.342g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celery
Celery is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Celery - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169988/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.