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Taco vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and coconut milk different?

  • Taco is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin K, phosphorus, zinc, and calcium; however, coconut milk is richer in manganese and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for coconut milk is 84% higher.
  • Coconut milk has less cholesterol.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than coconut milk (97).

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) are the varieties used in this article.

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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 26% 4.8% 23% 62% 89% 18% 43% 2% 119% 34%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +456.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +161.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +78%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +48.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.8%
Contains more IronIron +37.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +245.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +267.9%

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
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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 9.3% 0% 3% 0% 6.5% 0% 14% 11% 7.6% 0% 0.25% 12% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15200%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +276.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%

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
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +286.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +258.3%
Contains more OtherOther +121.1%
Contains more FatsFats +87.7%
Contains more WaterWater +18.6%

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
94% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 21.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.261 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +335%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1065.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Coconut milk DV% diff.
Saturated fat 4.384g 21.14g 76%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.916mg 29%
Copper 0.077mg 0.266mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.261g 19%
Fats 12.7g 23.84g 17%
Sodium 397mg 15mg 17%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.1µg 13%
Protein 8.86g 2.29g 13%
Phosphorus 178mg 100mg 11%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.67mg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 1.014g 8%
Calcium 89mg 16mg 7%
Fiber 3.9g 2.2g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.76mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Iron 1.19mg 1.64mg 6%
Selenium 9.2µg 6.2µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg 5%
Carbs 19.85g 5.54g 5%
Choline 32mg 8.5mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.033mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.15mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2.8mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Potassium 209mg 263mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Folate 19µg 16µg 1%
Calories 226kcal 230kcal 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 3.34g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 3.34g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0%
Leucine 0.17mg 0%
Lysine 0.101mg 0%
Methionine 0.043mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.116mg 0%
Valine 0.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.053mg 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 Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.756g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 382mg)
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.

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.