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Corn raw vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Corn raw and Taco different?

  • Corn raw is higher in Vitamin B1, however, Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Zinc, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco is 39% higher.
  • Corn raw contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. While Corn raw contains 0.155mg of Vitamin B1, Taco contains only 0.05mg.
  • Corn raw has less Saturated Fat.

Corn, sweet, yellow, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Corn raw
Corn raw
3
:
7
Taco
Taco
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +280.4%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +52.8%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +29.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.2%
Contains more Calcium +4350%
Contains more Iron +128.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Zinc +280.4%
Contains more Copper +42.6%
Contains more Manganese +52.8%
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.
Corn raw
Corn raw
7
:
5
Taco
Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.65
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Taco
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 A +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210%
Contains more Folate +121.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5000%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.65
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.09

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
1
:
4
Taco
Taco
Contains more Water +33.4%
Contains more Protein +170.9%
Contains more Fats +840.7%
Contains more Other +149.2%
Equal in Carbs - 19.85
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Taco
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 +33.4%
Contains more Protein +170.9%
Contains more Fats +840.7%
Contains more Other +149.2%
Equal in Carbs - 19.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
1
:
2
Taco
Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +921.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.6%
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +921.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +524.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn raw
Corn raw
3
:
1
Taco
Taco
Contains more Sucrose +122.5%
Contains more Glucose +1615%
Contains more Fructose +546.7%
Contains more Starch +159.3%
Corn raw
48% 7% 29% 16%
Starch: 5.7 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 3.43 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taco
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 +122.5%
Contains more Glucose +1615%
Contains more Fructose +546.7%
Contains more Starch +159.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn raw Taco Opinion
Net carbs 16.7g 15.95g Corn raw
Protein 3.27g 8.86g Taco
Fats 1.35g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 18.7g 19.85g Taco
Calories 86kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 5.7g 14.78g Taco
Fructose 1.94g 0.3g Corn raw
Sugar 6.26g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 2g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 2mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.52mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 37mg 32mg Corn raw
Phosphorus 89mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 270mg 209mg Corn raw
Sodium 15mg 397mg Corn raw
Zinc 0.46mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.054mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.163mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.6µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 187IU 131IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 6.8mg 0.4mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.05mg Corn raw
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.77mg 1.65mg Corn raw
Vitamin B5 0.717mg Corn raw
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.09mg Corn raw
Folate 42µg 19µg Corn raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 0.3µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn raw
Threonine 0.129mg Corn raw
Isoleucine 0.129mg Corn raw
Leucine 0.348mg Corn raw
Lysine 0.137mg Corn raw
Methionine 0.067mg Corn raw
Phenylalanine 0.15mg Corn raw
Valine 0.185mg Corn raw
Histidine 0.089mg Corn raw
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Corn raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Corn raw
Saturated Fat 0.325g 4.384g Corn raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.432g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.487g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Corn raw Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Corn raw
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Corn raw
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.36g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.059g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.