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Taco vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between taco and parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Taco is richer in fiber, yet parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, zinc, and copper.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for calcium is 102% higher.
  • Taco contains less saturated fat.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has a lower glycemic index than taco.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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.
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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.2%
Contains more IronIron +32.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1146.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +209.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +309.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +92.4%

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1347.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +143%

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1348.9%
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.7%
Contains more FatsFats +57.5%
Contains more OtherOther +411.5%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +558.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +38.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Parmigiano-Reggiano
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 Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Calcium 89mg 1109mg 102%
Phosphorus 178mg 729mg 79%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2.26µg 55%
Sodium 397mg 1529mg 49%
Saturated fat 4.384g 13.317g 41%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.486mg 33%
Protein 8.86g 20g 22%
Cholesterol 28mg 88mg 20%
Zinc 1.75mg 3.87mg 19%
Copper 0.077mg 0.238mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.462g 17%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin A 20µg 160µg 16%
Selenium 9.2µg 17.7µg 15%
Fats 12.7g 20g 11%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.7µg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.114mg 10%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.085mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Carbs 19.85g 1.37g 6%
Iron 1.19mg 0.9mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 6.098g 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.17mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.049mg 3%
Folate 19µg 10µg 2%
Choline 32mg 20.7mg 2%
Calories 226kcal 265kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.029mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.4µg 2%
Potassium 209mg 125mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 38mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 15IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 1.37g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0%
Valine 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.752mg 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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 1132mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.933g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.