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Taco vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Coleslaw different?

  • Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, however, Coleslaw is richer in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Coleslaw is 46% higher.
  • Taco contains 93 times more Vitamin B12 than Coleslaw. While Taco contains 0.93µg of Vitamin B12, Coleslaw contains only 0.01µg.
  • Coleslaw has less Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fast foods, coleslaw 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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +196.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62%
Contains more IronIron +440.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +413.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +790%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +144.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -48.9%

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% 7.9% 12% 3% 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 49% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +701%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9200%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3550%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +363.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.54mg

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
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +832.6%
Contains more FatsFats +28.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.3%
Contains more OtherOther +89.2%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%

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
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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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
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +2140%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +745%
Contains more FructoseFructose +380%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Coleslaw Opinion
Calories 226kcal 153kcal Taco
Protein 8.86g 0.95g Taco
Fats 12.7g 9.91g Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 15.95g 12.99g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 14.89g Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 4mg Coleslaw
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 8mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 30mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 129mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.22mg Taco
Sugar 0.9g 12.19g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.9g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.015mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.14mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 20mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 203mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 131IU 95IU Taco
Vitamin A 20µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.54mg Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.102mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.026mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.206mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.246mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.112mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.01µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 19µg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g 0.037g Coleslaw
Choline 32mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 1.599g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 2.671g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 5.348g Coleslaw
Fructose 0.3g 1.44g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.001g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0.006g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Coleslaw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 194mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.