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Pea soup vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pea soup and taco

  • Pea soup has more copper, while taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin K, selenium, zinc, fiber, and calcium.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% higher.
  • Taco contains 2 times less copper than pea soup. Pea soup contains 0.146mg of copper, while taco contains 0.077mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pea soup is lower.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of pea soup is 66.

The food types used in this comparison are Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 11% 3.6% 6.3% 27% 49% 17% 20% 44% 32% 20%
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 CopperCopper +89.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +113.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.4%
Contains more IronIron +63%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +278.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.249mg

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 2% 1% 1.8% 0% 10% 5.8% 8.7% 2.9% 4.6% 0% 0.5% 0.75% 7.2%
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 CVitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7550%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 10% 85%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 1.09 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 1.28 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 +48.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +176.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1065.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +100.9%
Contains more OtherOther +22.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 36% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.524 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.372 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.142 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 -88%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1085.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2042.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pea soup Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.142g 3.042g 19%
Phosphorus 47mg 178mg 19%
Fats 1.09g 12.7g 18%
Saturated fat 0.524g 4.384g 18%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 15.3µg 13%
Protein 3.2g 8.86g 11%
Selenium 3.6µg 9.2µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.372g 4.411g 10%
Zinc 0.64mg 1.75mg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Copper 0.146mg 0.077mg 8%
Calories 61kcal 226kcal 8%
Fiber 1.9g 3.9g 8%
Calcium 12mg 89mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.462mg 1.65mg 7%
Iron 0.73mg 1.19mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Folate 1µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.09mg 5%
Magnesium 15mg 32mg 4%
Potassium 71mg 209mg 4%
Choline 13.2mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.6mg 3%
Carbs 9.88g 19.85g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.06mg 3%
Sodium 336mg 397mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.049mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 7.98g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 3.19g 0.9g N/A
Manganese 0.245mg 0.249mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
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
Pea 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
3%
Pea soup
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Pea soup
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.29g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
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?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea soup
Pea soup contains less Sodium (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.86g)
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. Pea soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174561/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.