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Sauerkraut vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sauerkraut and taco

  • Sauerkraut has more vitamin C, while taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and calcium.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% higher.
  • Taco contains 37 times less vitamin C than sauerkraut. Sauerkraut contains 14.7mg of vitamin C, while taco contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of sodium in taco is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids 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 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
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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 IronIron +23.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +821.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +790%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1433.3%

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 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
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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 +3575%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +207.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 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 +62.3%
Contains more OtherOther +36.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +873.6%
Contains more FatsFats +8971.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +363.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33830.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4440.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taco
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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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +42.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +650%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Phosphorus 20mg 178mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 0.034g 4.384g 20%
Fats 0.14g 12.7g 19%
Protein 0.91g 8.86g 16%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0.4mg 16%
Selenium 0.6µg 9.2µg 16%
Zinc 0.19mg 1.75mg 14%
Sodium 661mg 397mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 4.411g 11%
Calories 19kcal 226kcal 10%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 1.65mg 9%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Calcium 30mg 89mg 6%
Magnesium 13mg 32mg 5%
Carbs 4.28g 19.85g 5%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.249mg 4%
Fiber 2.9g 3.9g 4%
Choline 10.4mg 32mg 4%
Iron 1.47mg 1.19mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.6mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.06mg 3%
Vitamin K 13µg 15.3µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.05mg 2%
Vitamin A 1µg 20µg 2%
Copper 0.096mg 0.077mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Folate 24µg 19µg 1%
Potassium 170mg 209mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Net carbs 1.38g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 1.78g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 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
Sauerkraut 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
12%
Sauerkraut
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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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