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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.
  • The glycemic index of arborio rice is higher.

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.
Taco
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 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +703.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +439.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22.7%
Contains more IronIron +22.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.4%
~equal in Copper ~0.072mg

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
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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% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +228%
Contains more FolateFolate +210.5%
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.493mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
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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
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 ProteinProtein +275.4%
Contains more FatsFats +6584.2%
Contains more OtherOther +726.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
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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
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7505.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5984%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Arborio rice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Phosphorus 178mg 33mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.05g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.051g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.19g 19%
Sodium 397mg 0mg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Protein 8.86g 2.36g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.4mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.058g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.164mg 10%
Folate 19µg 59µg 10%
Calcium 89mg 1mg 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 8%
Magnesium 32mg 8mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.357mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 130kcal 5%
Potassium 209mg 26mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Selenium 9.2µg 7.5µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.016mg 3%
Iron 1.19mg 1.46mg 3%
Carbs 19.85g 28.73g 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.059mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.493mg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.072mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 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 N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Arborio rice
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
12%
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 Cholesterol?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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 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.