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Taco vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between taco and cellophane noodles

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, fiber, vitamin K, and zinc; however, cellophane noodles have more iron and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 39% higher.
  • Cellophane noodles are lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +966.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +256%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1990%
Contains more ZincZinc +326.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +456.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.5%
Contains more IronIron +82.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg

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% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +725%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more CholineCholine +191.3%

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
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +5437.5%
Contains more FatsFats +21066.7%
Contains more WaterWater +324.9%
Contains more OtherOther +481.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +333.7%

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
40% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +55037.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16800%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Carbs 19.85g 86.09g 22%
Phosphorus 178mg 32mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.018g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.017g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.06g 19%
Sodium 397mg 10mg 17%
Protein 8.86g 0.16g 17%
Fiber 3.9g 0.5g 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg 13%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.41mg 12%
Iron 1.19mg 2.17mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.008g 11%
Choline 32mg 93.2mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.2mg 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.15mg 8%
Magnesium 32mg 3mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Potassium 209mg 10mg 6%
Calcium 89mg 25mg 6%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.1mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 351kcal 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg 5%
Folate 19µg 2µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.13mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.05mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.1mg 2%
Selenium 9.2µg 7.9µg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.081mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.01mg 0%
Valine 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Cellophane noodles
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.367g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.