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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.
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Copper +24.7%
Contains more Calcium +196.7%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +790%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.9%
Contains more Zinc +821.1%
Contains more Manganese +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Copper +24.7%
Contains more Calcium +196.7%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +790%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.9%
Contains more Zinc +821.1%
Contains more Manganese +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +3575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +627.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
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 C +3575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +627.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33830.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4440.3%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33830.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4440.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.9%
Contains more Fructose +650%
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
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.9%
Contains more Fructose +650%

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 Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 15.95g Taco
Protein 0.91g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.14g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 4.28g 19.85g Taco
Calories 19kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.04g 0.3g Taco
Sugar 1.78g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 2.9g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 30mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1.47mg 1.19mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 20mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 170mg 209mg Taco
Sodium 661mg 397mg Taco
Zinc 0.19mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.096mg 0.077mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.151mg 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 0.6µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 18IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0.4mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.09mg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg 19µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 13µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Sauerkraut
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g 4.384g Sauerkraut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 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
Sauerkraut 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
13%
Sauerkraut
23%
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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.