Taco vs. Cashew — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and cashew different?
- Taco is higher in vitamin B12; however, cashew is richer in copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for cashew is 235% higher.
- Cashew has a lower glycemic index (25) than taco (39).
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Nuts, cashew nuts, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +140.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +812.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +215.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +461.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2750.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +230.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +233.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +564.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +116.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +746% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +363.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +122.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +996.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +245.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +439.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +157.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +300% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +500% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +58.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1352.5% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 2.195mg | 235% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 6.68mg | 69% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 292mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 1.655mg | 61% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 593mg | 59% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 43.85g | 48% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 23.797g | 48% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 5.78mg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 7.845g | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.423mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.417mg | 25% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 18.22g | 19% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 19.9µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 397mg | 12mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 34.1µg | 16% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 553kcal | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 7.783g | 15% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 660mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 37mg | 5% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 23.49g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 1.062mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 30.19g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 25µg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 26.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 5.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0.05g | 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 | 0g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.399g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cashew is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cashew is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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