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Coca-Cola vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coca-Cola and taco

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, fiber, iron, vitamin K, and manganese than Coca-Cola.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% more.
  • Coca-Cola contains less sodium.
  • Coca-Cola has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of Coca-Cola is 63, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Taco
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10350%
Contains more IronIron +981.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +7600%
Contains more ZincZinc +8650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1680%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9100%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Taco
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +10566.7%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Taco
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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 WaterWater +58.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12557.1%
Contains more FatsFats +63400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.6%
Contains more OtherOther +3825%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Phosphorus 10mg 178mg 24%
Fats 0.02g 12.7g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 0g 4.384g 20%
Protein 0.07g 8.86g 18%
Selenium 0.1µg 9.2µg 17%
Sodium 4mg 397mg 17%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.75mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Iron 0.11mg 1.19mg 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 4.411g 11%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.249mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.65mg 10%
Calories 37kcal 226kcal 9%
Calcium 2mg 89mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Magnesium 0mg 32mg 8%
Copper 0.001mg 0.077mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.09mg 7%
Choline 0.3mg 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Potassium 2mg 209mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg 5%
Folate 0µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg 4%
Carbs 9.56g 19.85g 3%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 9.56g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 8.97g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola Taco
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Coca-Cola
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.