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Lamb vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between lamb and taco

  • Lamb has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, selenium, zinc, vitamin B2, and choline; however, taco has more fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for lamb is 68% higher.
  • Taco has 4 times less vitamin B2 than lamb. Lamb has 0.25mg of vitamin B2, while taco has 0.06mg.
  • Taco is lower in cholesterol.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index than lamb.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Taco
3
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 PotassiumPotassium +48.3%
Contains more IronIron +58%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +154.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +187%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +423.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1031.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~178mg

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.
Lamb
7
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% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +303.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +174.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +192.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +232.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg
~equal in Folate ~19µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Taco
3
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 ProteinProtein +176.7%
Contains more FatsFats +64.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +91.5%
~equal in Water ~57.02g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -50.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +101.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0.93µg 68%
Protein 24.52g 8.86g 31%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.65mg 31%
Selenium 26.4µg 9.2µg 31%
Zinc 4.46mg 1.75mg 25%
Cholesterol 97mg 28mg 23%
Saturated fat 8.83g 4.384g 20%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.06mg 15%
Sodium 72mg 397mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 13%
Fats 20.94g 12.7g 13%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 4.411g 11%
Choline 93.7mg 32mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 3.042g 10%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.249mg 10%
Iron 1.88mg 1.19mg 9%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 15.3µg 9%
Carbs 0g 19.85g 7%
Calcium 17mg 89mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Copper 0.119mg 0.077mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg 3%
Calories 294kcal 226kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.6mg 3%
Potassium 310mg 209mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Magnesium 23mg 32mg 2%
Phosphorus 188mg 178mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 0g 15.95g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Folate 18µg 19µg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%
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
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.446g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lamb
Lamb contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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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