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Taco vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco and Brussels sprouts

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc; however, Brussels sprouts are richer in vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, and folate.
  • Brussels sprouts cover your daily vitamin K needs 135% more than taco.
  • Brussels sprouts contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Brussels sprouts, raw.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +316.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +158%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +475%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.1%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +35.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.07mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +21150%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +90%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +178%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1056.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +221.1%

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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +162.1%
Contains more FatsFats +4133.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.8%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19078.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4929.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
21% 37% 42%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.46 g
Glucose: 0.81 g
Fructose: 0.93 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +15%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +305%
Contains more FructoseFructose +210%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 153g 1000%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 177µg 135%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 85mg 94%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.062g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.3g 19%
Sodium 397mg 25mg 16%
Phosphorus 178mg 69mg 16%
Selenium 9.2µg 1.6µg 14%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.42mg 12%
Folate 19µg 61µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.023g 11%
Protein 8.86g 3.38g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.219mg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Calories 226kcal 43kcal 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.139mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.745mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Potassium 209mg 389mg 5%
Calcium 89mg 42mg 5%
Carbs 19.85g 8.95g 4%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.337mg 4%
Iron 1.19mg 1.4mg 3%
Choline 32mg 19.1mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 38µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.09mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.88mg 2%
Fructose 0.3g 0.93g 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 2.2g N/A
Fiber 3.9g 3.8g 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 372mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.322g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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