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Garlic powder vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between garlic powder and taco

  • Garlic powder has more vitamin B6, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, potassium, and selenium; however, taco is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Garlic powder's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 120% more.
  • Garlic powder contains 9 times more vitamin B1 than taco. Garlic powder contains 0.435mg of vitamin B1, while taco contains 0.05mg.
  • Garlic powder contains less saturated fat.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of garlic powder is 5.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, garlic powder 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 55% 24% 105% 212% 178% 82% 177% 7.8% 128% 130%
Taco
1
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +140.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +470.8%
Contains more IronIron +374.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +592.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +132.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +293.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +159.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.7%

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 4% 0% 13% 0% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 0% 1% 35% 37%
Taco
5
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1737.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +147.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +110.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3725%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 g
Taco
2
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 ProteinProtein +86.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +266.4%
Contains more OtherOther +125.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1639.7%
Contains more WaterWater +784%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
46% 21% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.178 g
Taco
2
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 -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3735.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1609%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
84% 3% 13%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.05 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.31 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Taco
2
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 SucroseSucrose +412.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +185.7%
~equal in Fructose ~0.3g
~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.
Garlic powder Taco
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Taco DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 0.09mg 120%
Iron 5.65mg 1.19mg 56%
Copper 0.533mg 0.077mg 51%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg 39%
Phosphorus 414mg 178mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.05mg 32%
Manganese 0.979mg 0.249mg 32%
Potassium 1193mg 209mg 29%
Selenium 23.9µg 9.2µg 27%
Fiber 9g 3.9g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g 3.042g 19%
Saturated fat 0.249g 4.384g 19%
Fats 0.73g 12.7g 18%
Carbs 72.73g 19.85g 18%
Sodium 60mg 397mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 15%
Protein 16.55g 8.86g 15%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 15.3µg 12%
Zinc 2.99mg 1.75mg 11%
Magnesium 77mg 32mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.115g 4.411g 11%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Folate 47µg 19µg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 67.5mg 32mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.06mg 6%
Calories 331kcal 226kcal 5%
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 1.65mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 79mg 89mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0.4mg 1%
Net carbs 63.73g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 2.43g 0.9g N/A
Vitamin E 0.67mg 0.6mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0%
Threonine 0.374mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.414mg 0%
Leucine 0.728mg 0%
Lysine 0.768mg 0%
Methionine 0.111mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.525mg 0%
Valine 0.667mg 0%
Histidine 0.263mg 0%
Fructose 0.31g 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g 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 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g 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
Garlic powder 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
52%
Garlic powder
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder contains less Sodium (difference - 337mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.135g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder is relatively richer in minerals
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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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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