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Red cabbage vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Red cabbage and Taco

  • Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6, however, Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Red cabbage is 63% higher.
  • Taco has 2 times less Vitamin K than Red cabbage. Red cabbage has 38.2µg of Vitamin K, while Taco has 15.3µg.
  • Red cabbage is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, red, 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.
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Calcium +97.8%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +493.3%
Contains more Zinc +695.5%
Contains more Copper +352.9%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.249
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Calcium +97.8%
Contains more Iron +48.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +493.3%
Contains more Zinc +695.5%
Contains more Copper +352.9%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.249

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 A +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +14150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 19
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
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 A +751.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +14150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +149.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +294.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +58.5%
Contains more Protein +519.6%
Contains more Fats +7837.5%
Contains more Carbs +169.3%
Contains more Other +141.5%
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 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 +58.5%
Contains more Protein +519.6%
Contains more Fats +7837.5%
Contains more Carbs +169.3%
Contains more Other +141.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36658.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3702.5%
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36658.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3702.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +50%
Contains more Glucose +770%
Contains more Fructose +393.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 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 Sucrose +50%
Contains more Glucose +770%
Contains more Fructose +393.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Taco Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 15.95g Taco
Protein 1.43g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.16g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 7.37g 19.85g Taco
Calories 31kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 0g 14.78g Taco
Fructose 1.48g 0.3g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 2.1g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 45mg 89mg Taco
Iron 0.8mg 1.19mg Taco
Magnesium 16mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 30mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 243mg 209mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 397mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.017mg 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.243mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.6µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 1116IU 131IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 20µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 57mg 0.4mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.05mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.06mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.147mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.09mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 38.2µg 15.3µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Red cabbage
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 4.384g Red cabbage
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 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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is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage 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
39%
Red cabbage
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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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