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Powdered milk vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between powdered milk and taco

  • Taco contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin A than powdered milk.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 97% higher.
  • Taco has 20 times less vitamin B2 than powdered milk. Powdered milk has 1.205mg of vitamin B2, while taco has 0.06mg.
  • Taco is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D 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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +924.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +536.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.2%
Contains more IronIron +153.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +522.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.077mg
~equal in Sodium ~397mg

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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
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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 +2050%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1190%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +249.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +266.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +595.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.6mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 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 ProteinProtein +197.1%
Contains more FatsFats +110.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.6%
Contains more OtherOther +287.3%
Contains more WaterWater +2208.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
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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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Powdered milk Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.25µg 0.93µg 97%
Vitamin B2 1.205mg 0.06mg 88%
Phosphorus 776mg 178mg 85%
Calcium 912mg 89mg 82%
Saturated fat 16.742g 4.384g 56%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 45%
Protein 26.32g 8.86g 35%
Potassium 1330mg 209mg 33%
Vitamin A 258µg 20µg 26%
Cholesterol 97mg 28mg 23%
Fats 26.71g 12.7g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.283mg 0.05mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.665g 3.042g 16%
Choline 117.4mg 32mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.302mg 0.09mg 16%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Calories 496kcal 226kcal 14%
Zinc 3.34mg 1.75mg 14%
Selenium 16.3µg 9.2µg 13%
Magnesium 85mg 32mg 13%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 15.3µg 11%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 0.4mg 9%
Iron 0.47mg 1.19mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 7.924g 4.411g 9%
Manganese 0.04mg 0.249mg 9%
Carbs 38.42g 19.85g 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B3 0.646mg 1.65mg 6%
Folate 37µg 19µg 5%
Vitamin D 20IU 4IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0.1µg 2%
Sodium 371mg 397mg 1%
Net carbs 38.42g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 38.42g 0.9g N/A
Copper 0.08mg 0.077mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.58mg 0.6mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 0%
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
Powdered milk 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
93%
Powdered milk
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
Powdered milk
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.358g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.