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Puff pastry vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Puff pastry and Taco

  • Puff pastry has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Manganese, while Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Fiber.
  • Taco covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 39% more than Puff pastry.
  • Puff pastry contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Taco. While Puff pastry contains 0.323mg of Vitamin B1, Taco contains only 0.05mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains more Manganese +98.8%
Contains more Selenium +166.3%
Contains more Calcium +790%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.7%
Contains more Potassium +237.1%
Contains more Zinc +224.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -36.3%
Contains more Copper +49.4%
Contains more Manganese +98.8%
Contains more Selenium +166.3%
Contains more Calcium +790%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.7%
Contains more Potassium +237.1%
Contains more Zinc +224.1%

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 B1 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Folate +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +13000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 15.3
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
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 B1 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.3%
Contains more Folate +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +13000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +373.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.6
Equal in Vitamin K - 15.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +203.1%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Water +670.5%
Contains more Other +57%
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 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 +203.1%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Protein +19.7%
Contains more Water +670.5%
Contains more Other +57%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +630.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +630.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Puff pastry Taco Opinion
Net carbs 44.2g 15.95g Puff pastry
Protein 7.4g 8.86g Taco
Fats 38.5g 12.7g Puff pastry
Carbs 45.7g 19.85g Puff pastry
Calories 558kcal 226kcal Puff pastry
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.75g 0.9g Puff pastry
Fiber 1.5g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 10mg 89mg Taco
Iron 2.6mg 1.19mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 60mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 62mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 253mg 397mg Puff pastry
Zinc 0.54mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.115mg 0.077mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.495mg 0.249mg Puff pastry
Selenium 24.5µg 9.2µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.55mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.323mg 0.05mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.258mg 0.06mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 1.65mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B6 0.019mg 0.09mg Taco
Folate 55µg 19µg Puff pastry
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 16.3µg 15.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.144mg Puff pastry
Methionine 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.158mg Puff pastry
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Puff pastry
Trans Fat 0.467g Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 5.502g 4.384g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 8.828g 4.411g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 22.228g 3.042g Puff pastry
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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is better in case of low diet
Puff pastry 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
26%
Puff pastry
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Puff pastry
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.118g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry contains less Sodium (difference - 144mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.

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