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Taco vs. Apple pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco and Apple pie

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Apple pie is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 38% more than Apple pie.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Pie, apple, commercially prepared, unenriched flour.

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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
8
:
Contains more Calcium +709.1%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +641.7%
Contains more Potassium +221.5%
Contains more Zinc +993.8%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Equal in Iron - 1.21
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 4% 46% 5% 11% 6% 35% 5% 16% 24% 0%
Contains more Calcium +709.1%
Contains more Magnesium +357.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +641.7%
Contains more Potassium +221.5%
Contains more Zinc +993.8%
Contains more Copper +67.4%
Contains more Manganese +36.8%
Contains less Sodium -33%
Equal in Iron - 1.21

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
8
:
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.8%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9200%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 124
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 8% 0% 0% 11% 34% 37% 22% 8% 9% 3% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136.8%
Contains more Folate +375%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +9200%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +163.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 124

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
4
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Contains more Protein +366.3%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Contains more Carbs +71.3%
Equal in Water - 52.2
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
2% 11% 34% 52%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 34 g
Water: 52.2 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +366.3%
Contains more Fats +15.5%
Contains more Other +74.4%
Contains more Carbs +71.3%
Equal in Water - 52.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
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Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.388
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
37% 42% 21%
Saturated Fat: 3.797 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.388 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.198 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -13.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.388

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Apple pie Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 32.4g Apple pie
Protein 8.86g 1.9g Taco
Fats 12.7g 11g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 34g Apple pie
Calories 226kcal 237kcal Apple pie
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Apple pie
Fiber 3.9g 1.6g Taco
Calcium 89mg 11mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 1.21mg Apple pie
Magnesium 32mg 7mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 24mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 65mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 266mg Apple pie
Zinc 1.75mg 0.16mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.046mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.182mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 124IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 29µg Apple pie
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.2mg Apple pie
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.134mg Apple pie
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.158mg Apple pie
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.123mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.119mg Apple pie
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.038mg Taco
Folate 19µg 4µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.01µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.026mg Apple pie
Threonine 0.054mg Apple pie
Isoleucine 0.073mg Apple pie
Leucine 0.129mg Apple pie
Lysine 0.07mg Apple pie
Methionine 0.032mg Apple pie
Phenylalanine 0.088mg Apple pie
Valine 0.084mg Apple pie
Histidine 0.038mg Apple pie
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Apple pie
Trans Fat 0.467g Apple pie
Saturated Fat 4.384g 3.797g Apple pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 4.388g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 2.198g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Apple pie
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
11%
Apple pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
15%
Apple pie

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple pie
Apple pie contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple pie
Apple pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.587g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Apple pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173239/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.