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Taco vs. Crème caramel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between taco and crème caramel?

  • Taco is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, vitamin K, phosphorus, zinc, and manganese, yet crème caramel is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 24% higher.
  • Crème caramel contains less sodium.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index than crème caramel.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Desserts, flan, caramel custard, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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
7
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 6.4% 25% 10% 14% 9.3% 13% 41% 6.9% 1.3% 47%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +77.1%
Contains more IronIron +213.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +272.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2390%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.6%
~equal in Calcium ~83mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.7µg

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
10
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% 15% 4.6% 0% 8% 48% 1.5% 31% 10% 45% 0.5% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1912.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +158.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7550%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +250%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
5% 4% 23% 68%
Protein: 4.53 g
Fats: 4.03 g
Carbs: 22.78 g
Water: 68.05 g
Other: 0.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.6%
Contains more FatsFats +215.1%
Contains more OtherOther +157.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.8%
Contains more WaterWater +19.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
52% 37% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.799 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.266 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.392 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +248.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +676%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Crème caramel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.36µg 24%
Cholesterol 28mg 90mg 21%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.392g 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 397mg 53mg 15%
Fats 12.7g 4.03g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.2µg 13%
Phosphorus 178mg 96mg 12%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.47mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.21mg 12%
Saturated fat 4.384g 1.799g 12%
Iron 1.19mg 0.38mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.082mg 10%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.01mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.514mg 10%
Protein 8.86g 4.53g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 1.266g 8%
Choline 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.028mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 9mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.044mg 4%
Calories 226kcal 145kcal 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 46µg 3%
Potassium 209mg 118mg 3%
Folate 19µg 9µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.032mg 2%
Selenium 9.2µg 8.7µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Calcium 89mg 83mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Carbs 19.85g 22.78g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 22.78g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 23.15g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g 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 Crème caramel
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
13%
Crème caramel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
17%
Crème caramel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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 contains less Sodium?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel contains less Sodium (difference - 344mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crème caramel
Crème caramel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.585g)
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. Crème caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167574/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.