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Taco vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco and chorizo

  • Taco has more fiber, while chorizo has more vitamin B1, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, selenium, and vitamin B2.
  • Chorizo's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 50% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in taco is lower.
  • Chorizo has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of chorizo is 28, 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 Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +77.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1012.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +522.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.4%
Contains more IronIron +33.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +94.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +129.3%
~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
5
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% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +856.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +850%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1160%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +115.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +202.2%

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +967.2%
Contains more WaterWater +79%
Contains more ProteinProtein +172%
Contains more FatsFats +201.3%
Contains more OtherOther +149.7%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +317.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.63mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 2µg 45%
Saturated fat 4.384g 14.38g 45%
Fats 12.7g 38.27g 39%
Sodium 397mg 1235mg 36%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 18.4g 35%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.53mg 34%
Protein 8.86g 24.1g 30%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 5.131mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 22%
Selenium 9.2µg 21.1µg 22%
Cholesterol 28mg 88mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.3mg 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Zinc 1.75mg 3.41mg 15%
Choline 32mg 96.7mg 12%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.6µg 11%
Calories 226kcal 455kcal 11%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.04mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 8mg 8%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.5µg 7%
Vitamin D 4IU 61IU 7%
Carbs 19.85g 1.86g 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Potassium 209mg 398mg 6%
Iron 1.19mg 1.59mg 5%
Phosphorus 178mg 150mg 4%
Folate 19µg 2µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 3.46g 3%
Magnesium 32mg 18mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.22mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.721mg 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 Chorizo
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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
58%
Chorizo

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 - 838mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.996g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.