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Taco vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco and Butterscotch

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Fiber, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin K, Manganese, and Vitamin B3 than Butterscotch.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% more.
  • Butterscotch contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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.
Contains more Calcium +2125%
Contains more Iron +11800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17700%
Contains more Potassium +6866.7%
Contains more Zinc +1844.4%
Contains more Copper +7600%
Contains more Manganese +24800%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%
Equal in Sodium - 391
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2125%
Contains more Iron +11800%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +17700%
Contains more Potassium +6866.7%
Contains more Zinc +1844.4%
Contains more Copper +7600%
Contains more Manganese +24800%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%
Equal in Sodium - 391

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +31%
Contains more Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5000%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +31%
Contains more Vitamin E +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29433.3%
Contains more Fats +284.8%
Contains more Water +986.1%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +355.4%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +29433.3%
Contains more Fats +284.8%
Contains more Water +986.1%
Contains more Other +53.9%
Contains more Carbs +355.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2393.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.065 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.845 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.122 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +422%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2393.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 8.86g 0.03g Taco
Fats 12.7g 3.3g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 226kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 80.46g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 4mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.01mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 0mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 1mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 3mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 391mg Butterscotch
Zinc 1.75mg 0.09mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.001mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.001mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 0.6µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 100IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.09mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.012mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.016mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.002mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.004mg Butterscotch
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0mg Taco
Folate 19µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 9mg Butterscotch
Trans Fat 0.467g Butterscotch
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.065g Butterscotch
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.845g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.122g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Butterscotch
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Taco
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
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 contains less Sodium?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.319g)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.