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Taco vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and brunost

  • Taco has more fiber, while brunost has more vitamin B2, vitamin B1,2, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin B1, and vitamin A.
  • Brunost covers your daily need for vitamin B2, 102% more than taco.
  • The amount of cholesterol in taco is lower.
  • Brunost has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of brunost is 27, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +128.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +522.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +118.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +349.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +574.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +149.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg

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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +103%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1570%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2203.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +201.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +160.2%

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +324.3%
Contains more FatsFats +132.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +114.9%
Contains more OtherOther +202.5%
~equal in Protein ~9.65g

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +224.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.382mg 102%
Vitamin B5 3.351mg 67%
Saturated fat 4.384g 19.16g 67%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.42µg 62%
Phosphorus 178mg 444mg 38%
Potassium 209mg 1409mg 35%
Vitamin A 20µg 334µg 35%
Calcium 89mg 400mg 31%
Fats 12.7g 29.51g 26%
Cholesterol 28mg 94mg 22%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.315mg 22%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.938g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.271mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Calories 226kcal 466kcal 12%
Selenium 9.2µg 14.5µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 7.879g 9%
Sodium 397mg 600mg 9%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.04mg 9%
Magnesium 32mg 70mg 9%
Iron 1.19mg 0.52mg 8%
Carbs 19.85g 42.65g 8%
Zinc 1.75mg 1.14mg 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.813mg 5%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Protein 8.86g 9.65g 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 42.65g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.293mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taco Brunost
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
Taco
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.776g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.