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Taco vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco and Chocolate

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Chocolate has more Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 106% higher.
  • Chocolate has 17 times less Sodium than Taco. Taco has 397mg of Sodium, while Chocolate has 24mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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
2
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Contains more Calcium +58.9%
Contains more Selenium +206.7%
Contains more Iron +573.9%
Contains more Magnesium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +167.5%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +1235.1%
Contains more Manganese +469.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains more Calcium +58.9%
Contains more Selenium +206.7%
Contains more Iron +573.9%
Contains more Magnesium +356.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.7%
Contains more Potassium +167.5%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +14.9%
Contains more Copper +1235.1%
Contains more Manganese +469.9%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin A +162%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin A +162%
Contains more Vitamin E +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.9%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.54

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
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Contains more Protein +81.6%
Contains more Water +5778.4%
Contains more Fats +146.3%
Contains more Carbs +208.2%
Equal in Other - 1.7
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +81.6%
Contains more Water +5778.4%
Contains more Fats +146.3%
Contains more Carbs +208.2%
Equal in Other - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
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Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.3%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
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Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +11462.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
94% 3% 2%
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
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +11462.5%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 8.86g 4.88g Taco
Fats 12.7g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 19.85g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 226kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 47.9g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 89mg 56mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 32mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 178mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 209mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 397mg 24mg Chocolate
Zinc 1.75mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.077mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.249mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 9.2µg 3µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 50IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 2µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.54mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.025mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.725mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.297mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.042mg Taco
Folate 19µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.23µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 8.1µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 8mg Chocolate
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.112g Chocolate
Saturated Fat 4.384g 18.519g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.092g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 0.947g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.085g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Chocolate
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Taco
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.135g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.