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Taco vs. Plantain raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and plantain raw different?

  • Taco is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, and vitamin K; however, plantain raw is richer in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 39% higher.
  • Taco contains 99 times more sodium than plantain raw. While taco contains 397mg of sodium, plantain raw contains only 4mg.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Plantains, raw 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
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% 0.9% 44% 23% 27% 3.8% 15% 0.52% 0% 8.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2866.7%
Contains more IronIron +98.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +423.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +513.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +15.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
~equal in Copper ~0.081mg

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
Taco
6
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 61% 19% 2.8% 0% 13% 12% 13% 16% 69% 0% 1.8% 17% 7.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2085.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +137%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.8%
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.052mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.054mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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
32% 65%
Protein: 1.3 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 31.89 g
Water: 65.28 g
Other: 1.16 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +581.5%
Contains more FatsFats +3332.4%
Contains more OtherOther +35.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.7%
Contains more WaterWater +14.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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
59% 13% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.143 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13684.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4308.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Plantain raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Phosphorus 178mg 34mg 21%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 18.4mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.069g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.37g 19%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.143g 19%
Sodium 397mg 4mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.299mg 16%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.14mg 15%
Protein 8.86g 1.3g 15%
Selenium 9.2µg 1.5µg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.7µg 12%
Manganese 0.249mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.032g 11%
Potassium 209mg 499mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 3mg 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Iron 1.19mg 0.6mg 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Fiber 3.9g 2.3g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.686mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 122kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 5%
Carbs 19.85g 31.89g 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 56µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.14mg 3%
Choline 32mg 13.5mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 37mg 1%
Folate 19µg 22µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 29.59g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 15g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.081mg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.052mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.054mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0%
Threonine 0.034mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.036mg 0%
Leucine 0.059mg 0%
Lysine 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.044mg 0%
Valine 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.064mg 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 Plantain raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Plantain raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
15%
Plantain raw

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 - 14.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Plantain raw
Plantain raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Plantain raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169130/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.