Chocolate ice cream vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chocolate ice cream and taco
- Chocolate ice cream has more vitamin B2; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin K, selenium, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B3.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 27% more.
- Chocolate ice cream contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than taco. Chocolate ice cream contains 0.194mg of vitamin B2, while taco contains 0.06mg.
- Taco contains less saturated fat.
- Chocolate ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Ice creams, chocolate 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 CalciumCalcium | +22.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +19.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +28% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +201.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +77.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +268% |
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 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +490% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +223.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +19% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +630.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +220.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5000% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.29µg | 0.93µg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.41g | 3.042g | 18% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 397mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 15.3µg | 13% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 9.2µg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.9g | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 118µg | 20µg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.58mg | 1.75mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.554mg | 11% | |
| Saturated fat | 6.8g | 4.384g | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 107mg | 178mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.194mg | 0.06mg | 10% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 8.86g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.226mg | 1.65mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.135mg | 0.077mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.14mg | 0.249mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.93mg | 1.19mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.21g | 4.411g | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.2g | 19.85g | 3% |
| Fats | 11g | 12.7g | 3% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 89mg | 2% |
| Choline | 22.5mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 0.6mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Folate | 16µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Calories | 216kcal | 226kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.042mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 32mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 8IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 209mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 27g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 25.36g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| 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
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
28.2 g
Water:
55.7 g
Other:
1.3 g
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +42.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +133.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
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Water
~57.02g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.41 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 | -35.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +37.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +642% |
