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Taco vs. Beef Stroganoff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between taco and beef Stroganoff

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin B3, magnesium, and calcium; however, beef Stroganoff is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Beef Stroganoff's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 73% more.
  • Taco contains 17 times more vitamin B3 than beef Stroganoff. Taco contains 1.65mg of vitamin B3, while beef Stroganoff contains 0.1mg.
  • Beef Stroganoff contains less saturated fat.
  • Beef Stroganoff has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef Stroganoff is 53, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Soup, beef stroganoff, canned, chunky style, ready-to-serve.

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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 1.4% 6% 12% 33% 33% 30% 21% 57% 0% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +49.3%
Contains more IronIron +35.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +21.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +29.9%
~equal in Sodium ~435mg

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
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% 28% 8.2% 0% 10% 21% 1.9% 0% 14% 33% 257% 50% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +257.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +320%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +571.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +252.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
4
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
5% 5% 9% 80%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 4.6 g
Carbs: 9 g
Water: 79.9 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +73.7%
Contains more FatsFats +176.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +120.6%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more WaterWater +40.1%

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
56% 38% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.556 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.246 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +183.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1136.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47%

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 Stroganoff
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Beef Stroganoff DV% diff.
Vitamin K 15.3µg 102.8µg 73%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.26µg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.246g 19%
Phosphorus 178mg 50mg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0.6g 13%
Fats 12.7g 4.6g 12%
Folate 19µg 67µg 12%
Manganese 0.249mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.1mg 10%
Saturated fat 4.384g 2.324g 9%
Protein 8.86g 5.1g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 1.556g 7%
Magnesium 32mg 2mg 7%
Calcium 89mg 20mg 7%
Vitamin A 20µg 84µg 7%
Calories 226kcal 98kcal 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Zinc 1.75mg 1.1mg 6%
Iron 1.19mg 0.88mg 4%
Carbs 19.85g 9g 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.1mg 3%
Choline 32mg 18mg 3%
Selenium 9.2µg 7.6µg 3%
Potassium 209mg 140mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.06mg 2%
Cholesterol 28mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.09mg 2%
Sodium 397mg 435mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.41mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 8.4g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 1.68g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Beef Stroganoff
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
33%
Beef Stroganoff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
24%
Beef Stroganoff

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
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?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Stroganoff is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.06g)
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. Beef Stroganoff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171612/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.