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Taco vs. Almond butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between taco and almond butter?

  • Taco is higher in vitamin B12, yet almond butter is higher in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and fiber.
  • Almond butter's daily need coverage for vitamin E is 157% more.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added types 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
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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +283.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +771.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +289.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +257.9%
Contains more IronIron +193.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1113%
Contains more ZincZinc +88%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +755.8%

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
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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%
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% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3935%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1465%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +178.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +62.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +3376.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.6%
Contains more FatsFats +337%
Contains more OtherOther +96.2%
~equal in Carbs ~18.82g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +635.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +347.5%
~equal in Saturated fat ~4.152g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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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
2% 96%
Starch: 0.08 g
Sucrose: 4.34 g
Glucose: 0.02 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +18375%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +900%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +985%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Taco Almond butter
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 Taco Almond butter DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0.6mg 24.21mg 157%
Copper 0.077mg 0.934mg 95%
Manganese 0.249mg 2.131mg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 13.613g 70%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 32.445g 70%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.939mg 68%
Fats 12.7g 55.5g 66%
Magnesium 32mg 279mg 59%
Phosphorus 178mg 508mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Iron 1.19mg 3.49mg 29%
Fiber 3.9g 10.3g 26%
Calcium 89mg 347mg 26%
Protein 8.86g 20.96g 24%
Calories 226kcal 614kcal 19%
Sodium 397mg 7mg 17%
Potassium 209mg 748mg 16%
Zinc 1.75mg 3.29mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg 13%
Selenium 9.2µg 2.4µg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.155mg 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Folate 19µg 53µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 0.08g 6%
Choline 32mg 52.1mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.041mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.103mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Saturated fat 4.384g 4.152g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Carbs 19.85g 18.82g 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 8.52g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 4.43g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 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 0g 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
Taco Almond butter
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
22%
Taco
68%
Almond butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
141%
Almond butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond butter
Almond butter 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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients
  2. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/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.