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Taco vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco and Arborio rice

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Arborio rice is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 39% more than Arborio rice.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, 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 +8800%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +439.4%
Contains more Potassium +703.8%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +43.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.072
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 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +8800%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +439.4%
Contains more Potassium +703.8%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Selenium +22.7%
Contains more Iron +22.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +43.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.072

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Folate +210.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.493
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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more Folate +210.5%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.493

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +275.4%
Contains more Fats +6584.2%
Contains more Other +726.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Water +20.2%
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% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +275.4%
Contains more Fats +6584.2%
Contains more Other +726.3%
Contains more Carbs +44.7%
Contains more Water +20.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7505.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5984%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7505.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5984%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 8.86g 2.36g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.19g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 226kcal 130kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Arborio rice
Fiber 3.9g Taco
Calcium 89mg 1mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 32mg 8mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 33mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 26mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 1.75mg 0.4mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.072mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 9.2µg 7.5µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.016mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.493mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.059mg Taco
Folate 19µg 59µg Arborio rice
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.056mg Arborio rice
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Arborio rice
Trans Fat 0.467g Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.051g Arborio rice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.058g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.05g 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 Arborio rice
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
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.333g)

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.