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Hot and sour soup vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between hot and sour soup and taco

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B3, manganese, and calcium in taco is higher than in hot and sour soup.
  • Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 35% more than hot and sour soup.
  • The amount of saturated fat in hot and sour soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Soup, hot and sour, Chinese restaurant 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 6.4% 5.7% 4.9% 24% 8.7% 6% 14% 49% 11% 2.2%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280%
Contains more IronIron +85.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +695.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +456.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%
~equal in Sodium ~397mg

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% 3% 7.8% 1.5% 6.5% 7.2% 9.5% 14% 15% 13% 2.8% 6% 22%
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 B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +830%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1290.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 1.21 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1.21 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 +59%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.4%
Contains more FatsFats +949.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.3%
Contains more OtherOther +29.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 35% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.229 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.288 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.311 g
Taco
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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 -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1431.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +878.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
85% 14%
Starch: 2.43 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.03 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taco
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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 StarchStarch +508.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +566.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot and sour soup Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.93µg 35%
Phosphorus 32mg 178mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.229g 4.384g 19%
Fats 1.21g 12.7g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.311g 3.042g 18%
Selenium 0.4µg 9.2µg 16%
Fiber 0.5g 3.9g 14%
Zinc 0.22mg 1.75mg 14%
Protein 2.58g 8.86g 13%
Vitamin K 1.1µg 15.3µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.288g 4.411g 10%
Calories 39kcal 226kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 1.65mg 7%
Iron 0.64mg 1.19mg 7%
Manganese 0.085mg 0.249mg 7%
Lysine 153mg 7%
Calcium 19mg 89mg 7%
Copper 0.026mg 0.077mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 5%
Magnesium 9mg 32mg 5%
Carbs 4.35g 19.85g 5%
Starch 2.43g 14.78g 5%
Potassium 55mg 209mg 5%
Folate 8µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.09mg 2%
Cholesterol 21mg 28mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.031mg 0.06mg 2%
Choline 39.9mg 32mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 20µg 1%
Sodium 376mg 397mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.39mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 3.85g 15.95g N/A
Vitamin D 5IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 0.42g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.111mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.151mg 0%
Methionine 0.039mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.092mg 0%
Histidine 0.058mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.03g 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.273g 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Hot and sour soup 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%
Hot and sour soup
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Hot and sour soup
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

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?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Hot and sour soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174808/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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