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Potato vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato and Taco

  • Potato has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco is 39% higher.
  • Taco has 49 times less Vitamin C than Potato. Potato has 19.7mg of Vitamin C, while Taco has 0.4mg.
  • Potato is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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.
Potato
3
:
7
Taco
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +641.7%
Contains more Iron +46.9%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.3%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Manganese +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +2200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Calcium +641.7%
Contains more Iron +46.9%
Contains more Magnesium +39.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +212.3%
Contains more Zinc +483.3%
Contains more Manganese +24.5%
Contains more Selenium +2200%

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.
Potato
4
:
8
Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +4825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +6450%
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +665%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
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 C +4825%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +231.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +6450%
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.5%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +665%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
:
4
Taco
Contains more Water +39%
Contains more Protein +332.2%
Contains more Fats +14011.1%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +40.2%
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 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 Water +39%
Contains more Protein +332.2%
Contains more Fats +14011.1%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +40.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
1
:
2
Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7142.9%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220450%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7142.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Potato
2
:
2
Taco
Contains more Glucose +55%
Contains more Sucrose +135.3%
Contains more Fructose +15.4%
Equal in Starch - 14.78
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 Glucose +55%
Contains more Sucrose +135.3%
Contains more Fructose +15.4%
Equal in Starch - 14.78

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato Taco
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Saturated Fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Taco Opinion
Net carbs 15.39g 15.95g Taco
Protein 2.05g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.09g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 17.49g 19.85g Taco
Calories 77kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 15.29g 14.78g Potato
Fructose 0.26g 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.82g 0.9g Potato
Fiber 2.1g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 12mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.81mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 23mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 57mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 425mg 209mg Potato
Sodium 6mg 397mg Potato
Zinc 0.3mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.11mg 0.077mg Potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.4µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 2IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 19.7mg 0.4mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.05mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.061mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.298mg 0.09mg Potato
Folate 15µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 2µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Potato
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g 4.384g Potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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%
Potato
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Potato
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato
Potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.359g)

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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.