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Margarine vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Margarine and Taco different?

  • Margarine is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E , however, Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Margarine is 89% higher.
  • Margarine contains 15 times more Vitamin E than Taco. While Margarine contains 9mg of Vitamin E , Taco contains only 0.6mg.
  • Taco has less Saturated Fat.

Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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.
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Taco
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +2866.7%
Contains more Iron +1883.3%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3460%
Contains more Potassium +1061.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +2866.7%
Contains more Iron +1883.3%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +3460%
Contains more Potassium +1061.1%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +2630.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +507.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +830%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
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 +2630.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +507.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +62.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7073.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +830%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Fats +535.5%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Contains more Protein +5437.5%
Contains more Carbs +2735.7%
Contains more Water +245.2%
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 Fats +535.5%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Contains more Protein +5437.5%
Contains more Carbs +2735.7%
Contains more Water +245.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +781.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +698.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +781.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +698.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Taco Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 15.95g Taco
Protein 0.16g 8.86g Taco
Fats 80.71g 12.7g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 19.85g Taco
Calories 717kcal 226kcal Margarine
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0g 0.9g Margarine
Fiber 0g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 3mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.06mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 3mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 5mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 18mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 2mg 397mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 3577IU 131IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 20µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg 0.6mg Margarine
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 1µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 93µg 15.3µg Margarine
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 0.467g Taco
Saturated Fat 15.189g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g 4.411g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g 3.042g Margarine
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g 2.708g Margarine
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
Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.805g)
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 Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.