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Plum vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between plums and taco

  • Plums have more vitamin C, while taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, iron, and fiber.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% higher.
  • Taco contains 24 times less vitamin C than plums. Plums contain 9.5mg of vitamin C, while taco contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in plums is lower.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of plums is 53.

The food types used in this comparison are Plums, 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.
Plum
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 1.8% 14% 6.4% 19% 2.7% 6.9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Taco
9
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 -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1383.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.1%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1650%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1012.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +378.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Plum
2
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 32% 5.7% 5.2% 0% 7% 6% 7.8% 8.1% 6.7% 0% 16% 3.8% 1%
Taco
11
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 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +295.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +139.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +1584.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
1
11% 87%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 11.42 g
Water: 87.23 g
Other: 0.37 g
Taco
4
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 +53%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1165.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4435.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +73.8%
Contains more OtherOther +324.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
1
9% 69% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.044 g
Taco
2
37% 37% 26%
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 -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3191.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6813.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Plum
5
16% 51% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.57 g
Glucose: 5.07 g
Fructose: 3.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.08 g
Galactose: 0.14 g
Taco
1
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 SucroseSucrose +292.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +2435%
Contains more FructoseFructose +923.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plum Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Phosphorus 16mg 178mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.044g 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 0.017g 4.384g 20%
Fats 0.28g 12.7g 19%
Selenium 0µg 9.2µg 17%
Sodium 0mg 397mg 17%
Protein 0.7g 8.86g 16%
Zinc 0.1mg 1.75mg 15%
Iron 0.17mg 1.19mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 0.134g 4.411g 11%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 0.4mg 10%
Fiber 1.4g 3.9g 10%
Manganese 0.052mg 0.249mg 9%
Calories 46kcal 226kcal 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.417mg 1.65mg 8%
Calcium 6mg 89mg 8%
Vitamin K 6.4µg 15.3µg 7%
Starch 0g 14.78g 6%
Magnesium 7mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.09mg 5%
Choline 1.9mg 32mg 5%
Folate 5µg 19µg 4%
Fructose 3.07g 0.3g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.135mg 3%
Carbs 11.42g 19.85g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.26mg 0.6mg 2%
Copper 0.057mg 0.077mg 2%
Potassium 157mg 209mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 10.02g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 9.92g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin A 17µg 20µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.01mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.014mg 0%
Leucine 0.015mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.008mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.014mg 0%
Valine 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.009mg 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
Plum 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
8%
Plum
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Plum
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Plum
Plum is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.367g)

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. Plum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169949/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.

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