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Taco vs. Alaska pollock — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Alaska pollock different?

  • Taco is higher in Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Alaska pollock is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Alaska pollock is 114% higher.
  • Alaska pollock has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fish, pollock, Alaska, cooked, dry heat (may have been previously frozen) 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.
Taco
Taco
6
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4
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Calcium +23.6%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Zinc +207%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Manganese +1283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +153.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +105.7%
Contains more Selenium +379.3%
Equal in Sodium - 419
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Alaska pollock
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 22% 58% 115% 38% 55% 16% 20% 3% 241%
Contains more Calcium +23.6%
Contains more Iron +112.5%
Contains more Zinc +207%
Contains more Copper +28.3%
Contains more Manganese +1283.3%
Contains more Magnesium +153.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +105.7%
Contains more Selenium +379.3%
Equal in Sodium - 419

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.
Taco
Taco
5
:
7
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15200%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054
Taco
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%
Alaska pollock
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 39% 0% 14% 52% 75% 26% 76% 3% 458% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15200%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +265.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +293.5%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
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3
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Fats +976.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Equal in Other - 1.69
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Alaska pollock
23% 74% 2%
Protein: 23.48 g
Fats: 1.18 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.65 g
Other: 1.69 g
Contains more Fats +976.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +165%
Contains more Water +29.2%
Equal in Other - 1.69

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
1
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3191.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Alaska pollock
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.159 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.583 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3191.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +421.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Alaska pollock
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Taco Alaska pollock Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 0g Taco
Protein 8.86g 23.48g Alaska pollock
Fats 12.7g 1.18g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 0g Taco
Calories 226kcal 111kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0g Alaska pollock
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 72mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.56mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 81mg Alaska pollock
Phosphorus 178mg 267mg Alaska pollock
Potassium 209mg 430mg Alaska pollock
Sodium 397mg 419mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.57mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.06mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.018mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 44.1µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin A 131IU 51IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 17µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.28mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 51IU Alaska pollock
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.054mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.223mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.949mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B5 0.432mg Alaska pollock
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.329mg Alaska pollock
Folate 19µg 3µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 3.66µg Alaska pollock
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.1µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.263mg Alaska pollock
Threonine 1.029mg Alaska pollock
Isoleucine 1.082mg Alaska pollock
Leucine 1.908mg Alaska pollock
Lysine 2.157mg Alaska pollock
Methionine 0.696mg Alaska pollock
Phenylalanine 0.917mg Alaska pollock
Valine 1.21mg Alaska pollock
Histidine 0.691mg Alaska pollock
Cholesterol 28mg 86mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Alaska pollock
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.159g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.423g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.086g Alaska pollock
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.027g Alaska pollock
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.134g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.583g 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
Taco Alaska pollock
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
23%
Taco
62%
Alaska pollock
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
59%
Alaska pollock

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.225g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Alaska pollock
Alaska pollock is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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
  2. Alaska pollock - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173681/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.