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Strudel vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between strudel and taco

  • The amount of iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin A, vitamin B3, calcium, and folate in strudel is higher than in taco.
  • Strudel covers your daily iron needs 59% more than taco.
  • Taco has 10 times less vitamin A than strudel. Strudel has 1316IU of vitamin A, while taco has 131IU.
  • Taco contains less sodium.
  • Strudel has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of strudel is 59, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are KELLOGG'S, EGGO, Wafflers, Strawberry Strudel 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% 88% 6.3% 221% 0% 11% 113% 90% 0% 0%
Taco
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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 CalciumCalcium +229.2%
Contains more IronIron +395.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +194.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.5%

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 0% 132% 0% 0% 98% 104% 99% 0% 122% 200% 0% 56% 0%
Taco
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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 AVitamin A +1875%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +680%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +72%
Contains more FolateFolate +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 11% 50% 29% 5%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 50 g
Water: 29.2 g
Other: 4.8 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 CarbsCarbs +151.9%
Contains more OtherOther +205.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +77.2%
Contains more FatsFats +15.5%
Contains more WaterWater +95.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 28% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.7 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.6 g
Taco
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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 -38.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +57.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strudel Taco DV% diff.
Iron 5.9mg 1.19mg 59%
Vitamin A 395µg 20µg 42%
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.09mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.45mg 0.06mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.39mg 0.05mg 28%
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 0.93µg 28%
Vitamin B3 5.3mg 1.65mg 23%
Calcium 293mg 89mg 20%
Selenium 9.2µg 17%
Folate 74µg 19µg 14%
Sodium 691mg 397mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Zinc 0.4mg 1.75mg 12%
Phosphorus 263mg 178mg 12%
Manganese 0.249mg 11%
Fiber 1.2g 3.9g 11%
Carbs 50g 19.85g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.6g 3.042g 10%
Copper 0.077mg 9%
Saturated fat 2.7g 4.384g 8%
Protein 5g 8.86g 8%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Calories 318kcal 226kcal 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 28mg 5%
Magnesium 13mg 32mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.8g 4.411g 4%
Potassium 71mg 209mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg 4%
Fats 11g 12.7g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 48.8g 15.95g N/A
Vitamin D 1IU 4IU 0%
Sugar 16.8g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.2g 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Strudel 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
62%
Strudel
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Strudel
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Strudel
Strudel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.684g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. 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.