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Taco vs. Beef broiled — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco and beef broiled

  • Taco has more fiber and vitamin K; however, beef broiled is richer in vitamin B12, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, selenium, and iron.
  • Beef broiled covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 71% more than taco.
  • Beef broiled contains less sodium.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of beef broiled is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, patty, cooked, broiled.

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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 15% 5.4% 28% 98% 28% 172% 85% 9.4% 1.6% 117%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1975%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +52.2%
Contains more IronIron +118.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +260.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.7%

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% 1% 2.4% 0% 12% 41% 101% 39% 88% 330% 3% 6.8% 45%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1175%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +193.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +324.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +183.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +157.5%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.046mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
26% 15% 58%
Protein: 25.93 g
Fats: 15.41 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.98 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +130.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +192.7%
Contains more FatsFats +21.3%
~equal in Water ~57.98g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
45% 51% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.895 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.668 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.484 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +528.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +51.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Beef broiled DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.64µg 71%
Zinc 1.75mg 6.31mg 41%
Protein 8.86g 25.93g 34%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 5.378mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.382mg 22%
Selenium 9.2µg 21.5µg 22%
Cholesterol 28mg 88mg 20%
Iron 1.19mg 2.6mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.484g 17%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 397mg 72mg 14%
Vitamin B5 0.658mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.2µg 12%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.012mg 10%
Choline 32mg 82.4mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.176mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 18mg 7%
Saturated fat 4.384g 5.895g 7%
Carbs 19.85g 0g 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 6.668g 6%
Fats 12.7g 15.41g 4%
Potassium 209mg 318mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 21mg 3%
Phosphorus 178mg 198mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.12mg 3%
Folate 19µg 9µg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 3µg 2%
Calories 226kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.085mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.046mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0.572g N/A
Tryptophan 0.094mg 0%
Threonine 0.72mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.822mg 0%
Leucine 1.45mg 0%
Lysine 1.54mg 0%
Methionine 0.478mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.725mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.604mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.016g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.012g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taco Beef broiled
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Beef broiled
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
56%
Beef broiled

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.511g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled contains less Sodium (difference - 325mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef broiled
Beef broiled is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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.
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. Beef broiled - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174032/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.