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Taco vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Dates different?

  • Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Selenium, and Vitamin K, however, Dates are richer in Fiber, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco is 39% higher.
  • Taco contains 199 times more Sodium than Dates . While Taco contains 397mg of Sodium, Dates contain only 2mg.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Dates, deglet noor 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
5
:
5
Dates
Dates
Contains more Calcium +128.2%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.1%
Contains more Zinc +503.4%
Contains more Selenium +206.7%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +213.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +167.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.262
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Dates
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Calcium +128.2%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +187.1%
Contains more Zinc +503.4%
Contains more Selenium +206.7%
Contains more Magnesium +34.4%
Contains more Potassium +213.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +167.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.262

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
:
4
Dates
Dates
Contains more Vitamin A +1210%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.052
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.066
Equal in Folate - 19
Taco
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%
Dates
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1210%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.4
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.052
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.066
Equal in Folate - 19

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
3
:
2
Dates
Dates
Contains more Protein +261.6%
Contains more Fats +3156.4%
Contains more Water +177.7%
Contains more Carbs +278%
Equal in Other - 1.6
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Dates
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +261.6%
Contains more Fats +3156.4%
Contains more Water +177.7%
Contains more Carbs +278%
Equal in Other - 1.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
1
Dates
Dates
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12152.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15910.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Dates
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12152.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15910.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
1
:
4
Dates
Dates
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5860%
Contains more Glucose +9835%
Contains more Fructose +6420%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Taco
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
Dates
38% 31% 31%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 23.84 g
Glucose: 19.87 g
Fructose: 19.56 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +5860%
Contains more Glucose +9835%
Contains more Fructose +6420%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Dates Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 67.03g Dates
Protein 8.86g 2.45g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.39g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 75.03g Dates
Calories 226kcal 282kcal Dates
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 19.56g Dates
Sugar 0.9g 63.35g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 8g Dates
Calcium 89mg 39mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 1.02mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 178mg 62mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 397mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 1.75mg 0.29mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.249mg 0.262mg Dates
Selenium 9.2µg 3µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 10IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.4mg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.052mg Dates
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.274mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 19µg 19µg
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 2.7µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.012mg Dates
Threonine 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.032mg Dates
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Dates
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Dates
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.032g Dates
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.036g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.019g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taco Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 62.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dates
Dates is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.352g)
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.
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.