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Taco vs. Bologna sausage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between taco and bologna sausage

  • Taco has more fiber, vitamin K, and manganese; however, bologna sausage is richer in vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin D.
  • Bologna sausage's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 39% more.
  • Taco contains less saturated fat.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of bologna sausage is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Bologna, pork.

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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 10% 3.3% 25% 29% 27% 55% 60% 118% 4.7% 69%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +709.1%
Contains more IronIron +54.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +591.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +38%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 0% 5.2% 21% 131% 36% 73% 43% 62% 116% 0.75% 3.8% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5000%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +946%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +136.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +70%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.93µg

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
15% 20% 61% 4%
Protein: 15.3 g
Fats: 19.87 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 60.6 g
Other: 3.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2619.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.7%
Contains more FatsFats +56.5%
Contains more OtherOther +122.9%
~equal in Water ~60.6g

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
37% 52% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.839 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.732 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.107 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +44.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +120.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Bologna sausage DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.523mg 39%
Sodium 397mg 907mg 22%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin B5 0.72mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.27mg 14%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.9mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 9.732g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.3µg 13%
Protein 8.86g 15.3g 13%
Saturated fat 4.384g 6.839g 11%
Fats 12.7g 19.87g 11%
Cholesterol 28mg 59mg 10%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.036mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 11mg 8%
Vitamin D 4IU 56IU 7%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.157mg 7%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.4µg 7%
Selenium 9.2µg 12.7µg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Phosphorus 178mg 139mg 6%
Carbs 19.85g 0.73g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 2.107g 6%
Iron 1.19mg 0.77mg 5%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Choline 32mg 54.4mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 14mg 4%
Zinc 1.75mg 2.03mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 209mg 281mg 2%
Calories 226kcal 247kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 0.73g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.93µg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0%
Threonine 0.641mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.663mg 0%
Leucine 1.168mg 0%
Lysine 1.204mg 0%
Methionine 0.412mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.585mg 0%
Valine 0.737mg 0%
Histidine 0.482mg 0%
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 Bologna sausage
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
40%
Bologna sausage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
40%
Bologna sausage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.455g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bologna sausage
Bologna sausage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Bologna sausage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173856/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.