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Taco vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco and Amaranth grain

  • Taco has more Vitamin B3, Zinc, Fiber, and Selenium, however, Amaranth grain has more Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Amaranth grain is 26% higher.
  • Amaranth grain has 66 times less Sodium than Taco. Taco has 397mg of Sodium, while Amaranth grain has 6mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +89.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains more Zinc +103.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +243%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +89.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.3%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains more Zinc +103.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
Contains more Iron +76.5%
Contains more Magnesium +103.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +243%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +602.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +602.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.6%
Contains more Folate +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +133.2%
Contains more Fats +703.8%
Contains more Other +103.9%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Equal in Carbs - 18.69
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +133.2%
Contains more Fats +703.8%
Contains more Other +103.9%
Contains more Water +31.8%
Equal in Carbs - 18.69

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 16.23
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
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Equal in Starch - 16.23

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 8.86g 3.8g Taco
Fats 12.7g 1.58g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 18.69g Taco
Calories 226kcal 102kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Amaranth grain
Fiber 3.9g 2.1g Taco
Calcium 89mg 47mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 2.1mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 32mg 65mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 178mg 148mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 135mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 6mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 1.75mg 0.86mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.149mg Amaranth grain
Manganese 0.249mg 0.854mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 9.2µg 5.5µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.19mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.015mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.022mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.235mg Taco
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.113mg Amaranth grain
Folate 19µg 22µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B12 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg Amaranth grain
Trans Fat 0.467g Amaranth grain
Saturated Fat 4.384g Amaranth grain
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 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 Amaranth grain
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
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 391mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.384g)
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.

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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.