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Taco vs. Chocolate brownie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between taco and chocolate brownie?

  • Taco is richer in vitamin B12 and zinc, yet chocolate brownie is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin A, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Chocolate brownie's daily need coverage for copper is 35% higher.
  • Taco has 6 times more vitamin B12 than chocolate brownie. Taco has 0.93µg of vitamin B12, while chocolate brownie has 0.16µg.
  • Taco contains less saturated fat.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cookies, brownies, prepared from recipe 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 38% 17% 16% 69% 129% 26% 57% 45% 77% 63%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +65.6%
Contains more IronIron +54.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +403.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -13.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25%

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 1% 59% 0% 0% 35% 44% 18% 20% 22% 20% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +780%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +182%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.6%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.094mg

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
6% 29% 50% 13% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 29.1 g
Carbs: 50.2 g
Water: 12.6 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +352.5%
Contains more FatsFats +129.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.9%
Contains more OtherOther +21%

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
27% 39% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.839 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.412 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +145.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +209.4%

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 brownie
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Chocolate brownie DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 9.412g 42%
Copper 0.077mg 0.388mg 35%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.16µg 32%
Fats 12.7g 29.1g 25%
Vitamin A 20µg 176µg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 10.839g 16%
Cholesterol 28mg 73mg 15%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.587mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.384g 7.319g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Calories 226kcal 466kcal 12%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.19mg 10%
Carbs 19.85g 50.2g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.141mg 8%
Iron 1.19mg 1.84mg 8%
Phosphorus 178mg 132mg 7%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.97mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Protein 8.86g 6.2g 5%
Magnesium 32mg 53mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.982mg 4%
Selenium 9.2µg 11.5µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 89mg 57mg 3%
Folate 19µg 29µg 3%
Sodium 397mg 343mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 209mg 176mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 50.2g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.094mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0%
Threonine 0.228mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.283mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.298mg 0%
Valine 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.136mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g 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 Chocolate brownie
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
18%
Chocolate brownie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
54%
Chocolate brownie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.935g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate brownie
Chocolate brownie contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chocolate brownie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174949/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.