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Currant vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Currant and Taco?

  • Currant is richer in Vitamin C, yet Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Calcium.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 45% higher.
  • Currant contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Currants, red and white, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this comparison.

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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.
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Taco
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Calcium +169.7%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.5%
Contains more Zinc +660.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Potassium +31.6%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +39%
Contains more Calcium +169.7%
Contains more Iron +19%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.5%
Contains more Zinc +660.9%
Contains more Manganese +33.9%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%

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.
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10
Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +10150%
Contains more Vitamin A +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
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 C +10150%
Contains more Vitamin A +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +39.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Water +47.2%
Contains more Protein +532.9%
Contains more Fats +6250%
Contains more Carbs +43.8%
Contains more Other +141.5%
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 +47.2%
Contains more Protein +532.9%
Contains more Fats +6250%
Contains more Carbs +43.8%
Contains more Other +141.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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2
Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15653.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3356.8%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15653.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3356.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Sucrose +52.5%
Contains more Glucose +1510%
Contains more Fructose +1076.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Sucrose +52.5%
Contains more Glucose +1510%
Contains more Fructose +1076.7%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Taco Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 15.95g Taco
Protein 1.4g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.2g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 13.8g 19.85g Taco
Calories 56kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 3.53g 0.3g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 4.3g 3.9g Currant
Calcium 33mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 44mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 275mg 209mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 397mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.107mg 0.077mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.6µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 42IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 41mg 0.4mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.064mg Currant
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 8µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 11µg 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Currant
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 4.384g Currant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 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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is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
18%
Currant
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.47g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Currant
Currant is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.