Muffin vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between muffin and taco?
- Muffin is richer in vitamin K, choline, vitamin B1, manganese, vitamin B2, and folate, yet taco is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, and fiber.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 32% higher.
- Muffin has 3 times more vitamin B1 than taco. Muffin has 0.168mg of vitamin B1, while taco has 0.05mg.
- Muffin contains less saturated fat.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index than muffin.
We used Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -15.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +220% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +28.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +373% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.2% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +125% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +171.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +156.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +152.6% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +189.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +481.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +26.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +128.4% |
~equal in
Other
~1.57g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.1% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +166.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.411g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +6902.5% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +515% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +303.3% |
Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~14.78g
~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.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 3.042g | 34% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0.93µg | 32% |
Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 15.3µg | 20% |
Zinc | 0.37mg | 1.75mg | 13% |
Carbs | 53g | 19.85g | 11% |
Choline | 92.5mg | 32mg | 11% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 3.9g | 11% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.168mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.47mg | 9% | |
Protein | 4.49g | 8.86g | 9% |
Manganese | 0.449mg | 0.249mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.163mg | 0.06mg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
Folate | 48µg | 19µg | 7% |
Saturated fat | 2.844g | 4.384g | 7% |
Calories | 375kcal | 226kcal | 7% |
Calcium | 44mg | 89mg | 5% |
Magnesium | 10mg | 32mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 146mg | 178mg | 5% |
Fats | 16.07g | 12.7g | 5% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
Potassium | 121mg | 209mg | 3% |
Sodium | 336mg | 397mg | 3% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 9.2µg | 2% |
Copper | 0.06mg | 0.077mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 4.411g | 1% |
Starch | 16.31g | 14.78g | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.418mg | 1.65mg | 1% |
Iron | 1.3mg | 1.19mg | 1% |
Fructose | 1.21g | 0.3g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
Cholesterol | 30mg | 28mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 51.9g | 15.95g | N/A |
Vitamin D | 4IU | 4IU | 0% |
Sugar | 31.47g | 0.9g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 21µg | 20µg | 0% |
Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.2g | 0.467g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | 0.166g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | 0.006g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | 0.002g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0.011g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 0.004g | N/A |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
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22%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%

40%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Muffin contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.54g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)