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Taco vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco and roquefort

  • Taco has more fiber and vitamin B12, while roquefort has more calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin A, and selenium.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 74% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in taco is lower.
  • Roquefort has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of roquefort is 27, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.7%
Contains more IronIron +112.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +730%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +643.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +120.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~30mg

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% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1370%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +876.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +157.9%

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +892.5%
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +143.1%
Contains more FatsFats +141.3%
Contains more OtherOther +310.2%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +130.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +92.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Roquefort
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Roquefort DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.384g 19.263g 68%
Sodium 397mg 1809mg 61%
Calcium 89mg 662mg 57%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.586mg 40%
Vitamin B5 1.731mg 35%
Phosphorus 178mg 392mg 31%
Vitamin A 20µg 294µg 30%
Fats 12.7g 30.64g 28%
Protein 8.86g 21.54g 25%
Cholesterol 28mg 90mg 21%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.64µg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.32g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 8.474g 10%
Selenium 9.2µg 14.5µg 10%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.03mg 10%
Folate 19µg 49µg 8%
Iron 1.19mg 0.56mg 8%
Calories 226kcal 369kcal 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Carbs 19.85g 2g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.734mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.034mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Potassium 209mg 91mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.124mg 3%
Zinc 1.75mg 2.08mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 2g N/A
Magnesium 32mg 30mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.023mg 0%
Valine 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.602mg 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 Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 1412mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.879g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.