Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Paprika vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Significant differences between Paprika and Taco

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Copper, Potassium, Manganese, and Vitamin K in Paprika is higher than in Taco.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 271% more than Taco.
  • Taco has 49 times less Vitamin E than Paprika. Paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E , while Taco has 0.6mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.

Infographic

Paprika vs Taco infographic
Infographic link

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.
:
1
Taco
Contains more Calcium +157.3%
Contains more Iron +1676.5%
Contains more Magnesium +456.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.4%
Contains more Potassium +990.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Zinc +147.4%
Contains more Copper +826%
Contains more Manganese +538.6%
Contains more Selenium +46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Calcium +157.3%
Contains more Iron +1676.5%
Contains more Magnesium +456.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.4%
Contains more Potassium +990.9%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Zinc +147.4%
Contains more Copper +826%
Contains more Manganese +538.6%
Contains more Selenium +46%

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.
Paprika
10
:
2
Taco
Contains more Vitamin A +37498.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +4750%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2278.9%
Contains more Folate +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +424.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
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 +37498.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +4750%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +560%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1950%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +509.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2278.9%
Contains more Folate +157.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +424.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
:
1
Taco
Contains more Protein +59.6%
Contains more Carbs +172%
Contains more Other +393%
Contains more Water +407.3%
Equal in Fats - 12.7
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 Protein +59.6%
Contains more Carbs +172%
Contains more Other +393%
Contains more Water +407.3%
Equal in Fats - 12.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
:
1
Taco
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.2%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +155.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +160.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
:
1
Taco
Contains more Sucrose +102.5%
Contains more Glucose +1215%
Contains more Fructose +2136.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 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 +102.5%
Contains more Glucose +1215%
Contains more Fructose +2136.7%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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.
Paprika 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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Taco Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 15.95g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 8.86g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 12.7g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 19.85g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 226kcal Paprika
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 6.71g 0.3g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0.9g Taco
Fiber 34.9g 3.9g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 89mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.19mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 32mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 178mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 209mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 397mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 1.75mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.077mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.249mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 49254IU 131IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 20µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 0.6mg Paprika
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.4mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.05mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 1.65mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.09mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 19µg Paprika
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 80.3µg 15.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Paprika
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 4.384g Paprika
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 3.042g Paprika
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g 0.166g Paprika
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Paprika Taco
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
415%
Paprika
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Paprika
Paprika contains less Sodium (difference - 329mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.244g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.