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Shallot vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Shallot and Taco different?

  • Shallot is higher in Vitamin B6, however, Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco is 39% higher.
  • Shallot contains 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Taco. While Shallot contains 0.345mg of Vitamin B6, Taco contains only 0.09mg.
  • Shallot has less Sodium.

Shallots, raw 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.
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Taco
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.3%
Contains more Calcium +140.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.7%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +17.3%
Contains more Calcium +140.5%
Contains more Magnesium +52.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +196.7%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Selenium +666.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.19

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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3175%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1812.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +283.3%
Contains more Folate +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +3175%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1812.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains more Water +40%
Contains more Protein +254.4%
Contains more Fats +12600%
Contains more Carbs +18.2%
Contains more Other +96.3%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +40%
Contains more Protein +254.4%
Contains more Fats +12600%
Contains more Carbs +18.2%
Contains more Other +96.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31407.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7700%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31407.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7700%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shallot Taco Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 15.95g Taco
Protein 2.5g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.1g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 16.8g 19.85g Taco
Calories 72kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 7.87g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 3.2g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 37mg 89mg Taco
Iron 1.2mg 1.19mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 60mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 334mg 209mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 397mg Shallot
Zinc 0.4mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.088mg 0.077mg Shallot
Manganese 0.292mg 0.249mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 4IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 8mg 0.4mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.05mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.29mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.09mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 19µg Shallot
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 0.8µg 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.028mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg Shallot
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Shallot
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 4.384g Shallot
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Shallot
Shallot contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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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