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Taco vs. Custard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco and Custard

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Fiber, Vitamin K, Zinc, Iron, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Custard is richer in Vitamin B2.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 17% more.
  • Custard contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk.

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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
8
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Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +243.1%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Manganese +3457.1%
Contains more Selenium +53.3%
Contains more Calcium +56.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Equal in Potassium - 207
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.9%
Contains more Zinc +243.1%
Contains more Copper +156.7%
Contains more Manganese +3457.1%
Contains more Selenium +53.3%
Contains more Calcium +56.2%
Contains less Sodium -78.8%
Equal in Potassium - 207

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
7
:
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +7550%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +900%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +78.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +7550%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
4
:
Contains more Protein +122.1%
Contains more Fats +217.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Water +28.8%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 g
Contains more Protein +122.1%
Contains more Fats +217.5%
Contains more Carbs +12.8%
Contains more Other +63.5%
Contains more Water +28.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
59% 32% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.312 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +291.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +875%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
4
:
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Custard Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 17.6g Custard
Protein 8.86g 3.99g Taco
Fats 12.7g 4g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 17.6g Taco
Calories 226kcal 122kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 4.82g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 139mg Custard
Iron 1.19mg 0.34mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 16mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 130mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 207mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 84mg Custard
Zinc 1.75mg 0.51mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.03mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.007mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 6µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 182IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 52µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.06mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 47IU Custard
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.061mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.22mg Custard
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.132mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.699mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.064mg Taco
Folate 19µg 9µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.52µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.2µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 28mg 51mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Custard
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.032g Custard
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Custard
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 1.127g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.312g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Custard
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
23%
Taco
20%
Custard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
21%
Custard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.92g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard
Custard contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Custard
Custard is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.352g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Custard
Custard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.