Taco vs. Cottage cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Taco and Cottage cheese
- Taco has more Vitamin B12, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin K, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Magnesium, however, Cottage cheese has more Vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco is 21% higher.
- Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd.
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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.
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Iron
+1600%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+11.9%
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Potassium
+101%
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Zinc
+337.5%
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Copper
+165.5%
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Manganese
+12350%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Equal in Sodium - 364
Equal in Selenium - 9.7
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Iron
+1600%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+11.9%
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Potassium
+101%
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Zinc
+337.5%
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Copper
+165.5%
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Manganese
+12350%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Equal in Sodium - 364
Equal in Selenium - 9.7
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.
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Vitamin E
+650%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+85.2%
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Vitamin B3
+1566.7%
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Vitamin B6
+95.7%
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Folate
+58.3%
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Vitamin B12
+116.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+171.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 140
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
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Vitamin E
+650%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+85.2%
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Vitamin B3
+1566.7%
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Vitamin B6
+95.7%
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Folate
+58.3%
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Vitamin B12
+116.3%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+171.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 140
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+195.3%
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Carbs
+487.3%
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Other
+11.3%
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Protein
+25.5%
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Water
+39.9%
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
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1.57 g
Protein:
11.12 g
Fats:
4.3 g
Carbs:
3.38 g
Water:
79.79 g
Other:
1.41 g
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Fats
+195.3%
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Carbs
+487.3%
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+11.3%
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Protein
+25.5%
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Water
+39.9%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+467%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2373.2%
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Saturated Fat
-60.8%
Saturated Fat:
4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
3.042 g
Saturated Fat:
1.718 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.778 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.123 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+467%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2373.2%
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Saturated Fat
-60.8%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
2.67 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Lactose
+∞%
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 15.95g | 3.38g |
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| Protein | 8.86g | 11.12g |
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| Fats | 12.7g | 4.3g |
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| Carbs | 19.85g | 3.38g |
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| Calories | 226kcal | 98kcal |
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| Starch | 14.78g |
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| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g |
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| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.67g |
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| Fiber | 3.9g | 0g |
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| Calcium | 89mg | 83mg |
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| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.07mg |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 8mg |
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| Phosphorus | 178mg | 159mg |
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| Potassium | 209mg | 104mg |
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| Sodium | 397mg | 364mg |
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| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.4mg |
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.029mg |
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| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.002mg |
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| Selenium | 9.2µg | 9.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 131IU | 140IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 20µg | 37µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin D | 4IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.027mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.099mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.557mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.046mg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 12µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.43µg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.147mg |
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| Threonine | 0.5mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.591mg |
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| Leucine | 1.116mg |
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| Lysine | 0.934mg |
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| Methionine | 0.269mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.577mg |
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| Valine | 0.748mg |
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| Histidine | 0.326mg |
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| Cholesterol | 28mg | 17mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.467g |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.384g | 1.718g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.411g | 0.778g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.123g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g |
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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
23%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
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 contains less Sodium?
Cottage cheese contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cottage cheese is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cottage cheese is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cottage cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)