Taco vs. Caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between taco and caramel?
- Taco is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, selenium, iron, zinc, vitamin K, manganese, and vitamin B3, yet caramel is richer in vitamin B2.
- Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 26% higher.
- Caramel contains less saturated fat.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index than caramel.
We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Candies, caramels types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +750% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +327.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +297.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2163.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +411.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +55.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1014.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +60.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +210% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +750% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +375% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +106% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +326.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +56.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +570.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +287.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +186.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.3µg | 26% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 77g | 19% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.256mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 1.8µg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.14mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.62mg | 12% | |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.44mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 1.8µg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.011mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 2.476g | 9% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 4.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.148mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 114mg | 9% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 382kcal | 8% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.018mg | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 7mg | 7% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 8.1g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 1.542g | 7% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 245mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 138mg | 5% |
| Choline | 32mg | 8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Folate | 19µg | 4µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 3.478g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.056mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 77g | N/A |
| Potassium | 209mg | 214mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 65.5g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.192mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.417mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.205mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.115mg | 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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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Caramel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.908g)