Chinese cuisine vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chinese cuisine and taco
- Chinese cuisine has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B6; however, taco is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, and calcium.
- Chinese cuisine covers your daily vitamin K needs 30% more than taco.
- Taco contains 29 times less vitamin C than chinese cuisine. Chinese cuisine contains 11.6mg of vitamin C, while taco contains 0.4mg.
- Chinese cuisine has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Restaurant, Chinese, beef, and vegetables 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +304.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +134.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +69.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +37.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +2800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +215% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +78.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +235.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +136.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +93.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin K | 51.3µg | 15.3µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.48µg | 0.93µg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.978g | 4.384g | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 178mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 11.6mg | 0.4mg | 12% |
| Fats | 5.3g | 12.7g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.443mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.217g | 4.411g | 8% |
| Folate | 45µg | 19µg | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 226kcal | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.13g | 3.042g | 6% |
| Selenium | 6.7µg | 9.2µg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 63µg | 20µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Starch | 1.82g | 14.78g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 28mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.147mg | 0.249mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.29g | 19.85g | 4% |
| Protein | 7.08g | 8.86g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.5mg | 1.75mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.32mg | 1.65mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 409mg | 397mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.033mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.19mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 5.79g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 4IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 209mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.41g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.055mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.058g | 0.467g | N/A |
| Choline | 34.5mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.313mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.314mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.525mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.552mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.158mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.327mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.207mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.264g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.004g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.803g | 2.708g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.3% |
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Other
~1.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
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 | -77.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +262.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +42.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +192.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +245% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +83.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +712.1% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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