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Mangosteen vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mangosteen and taco different?

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, fiber, calcium, and manganese than mangosteen.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 39% higher.
  • Mangosteen has less sodium.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than mangosteen (58).

Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell are the varieties used in this article.

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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 9.3% 3.6% 4.2% 11% 23% 5.7% 3.4% 0.91% 13% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +641.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +335.4%
Contains more IronIron +296.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2125%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.1%

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.
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 9.7% 0.67% 0% 0% 14% 12% 5.4% 1.9% 4.2% 0% 0% 23% 0%
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 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +476.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 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 +42%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2061%
Contains more FatsFats +2089.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.8%
Contains more OtherOther +881.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mangosteen Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Phosphorus 8mg 178mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 20%
Fats 0.58g 12.7g 19%
Selenium 9.2µg 17%
Protein 0.41g 8.86g 17%
Sodium 7mg 397mg 17%
Zinc 0.21mg 1.75mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 11%
Iron 0.3mg 1.19mg 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Vitamin B3 0.286mg 1.65mg 9%
Calories 73kcal 226kcal 8%
Fiber 1.8g 3.9g 8%
Calcium 12mg 89mg 8%
Manganese 0.102mg 0.249mg 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.018mg 0.09mg 6%
Magnesium 13mg 32mg 5%
Potassium 48mg 209mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 0.4mg 3%
Folate 31µg 19µg 3%
Vitamin A 2µg 20µg 2%
Copper 0.069mg 0.077mg 1%
Carbs 17.91g 19.85g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.032mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Net carbs 16.11g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.054mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.054mg 0.06mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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
Mangosteen 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
5%
Mangosteen
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mangosteen
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $5)
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?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mangosteen
Mangosteen is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)

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. Mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.