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Taco vs. Cocktail sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and cocktail sauce

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin K, and fiber, while cocktail sauce has more vitamin C.
  • Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 39% more than cocktail sauce.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Sauce, cocktail, ready-to-serve.

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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 12% 7.8% 27% 31% 37% 10% 13% 128% 19% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.3%
Contains more IronIron +43.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +493.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +318.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%

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 39% 6% 22% 0% 5.3% 11% 15% 4.1% 18% 0% 11% 13% 6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +247.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +11.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +190.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +80%
~equal in Vitamin A ~18µg

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
28% 66% 4%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 65.67 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +551.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1109.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.2%
Contains more WaterWater +15.2%
Contains more OtherOther +135.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Cocktail sauce DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Sodium 397mg 983mg 25%
Phosphorus 178mg 30mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0g 20%
Fats 12.7g 1.05g 18%
Protein 8.86g 1.36g 15%
Selenium 9.2µg 2.2µg 13%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 11.6mg 12%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.38mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0g 11%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 4.4µg 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g 8%
Calcium 89mg 26mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.82mg 5%
Calories 226kcal 124kcal 5%
Iron 1.19mg 0.83mg 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.111mg 4%
Choline 32mg 11mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 17mg 4%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.148mg 4%
Potassium 209mg 309mg 3%
Carbs 19.85g 28.22g 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.08mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.021mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.047mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Folate 19µg 17µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 26.42g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 11.83g N/A
Vitamin A 20µg 18µg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Taco Cocktail sauce
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
12%
Cocktail sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
30%
Cocktail sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 586mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocktail sauce
Cocktail sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cocktail sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174067/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.