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Taco vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between taco and distilled beverage

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, fiber, zinc, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B3 than distilled beverage.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% more.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of distilled beverage is 15.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof.

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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
9
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 0% 0% 0.18% 1.5% 7% 1.1% 1.7% 0.13% 2.3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10350%
Contains more IronIron +2875%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +4275%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1283.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%

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
12
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% 0% 0% 0% 1.5% 0.92% 0.24% 0% 0.23% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12592.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8900%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg

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
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19750%
Contains more WaterWater +12.1%
Contains more OtherOther +2193%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Distilled beverage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Phosphorus 178mg 4mg 25%
Fats 12.7g 0g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0g 20%
Protein 8.86g 0g 18%
Selenium 9.2µg 0µg 17%
Sodium 397mg 1mg 17%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.04mg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Iron 1.19mg 0.04mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.013mg 10%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.018mg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 0mg 9%
Magnesium 32mg 0mg 8%
Carbs 19.85g 0.1g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.001mg 7%
Choline 32mg 0mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Potassium 209mg 2mg 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.021mg 6%
Folate 19µg 0µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.006mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.004mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Calories 226kcal 250kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 0.1g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Distilled beverage
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
0%
Distilled beverage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
1%
Distilled beverage

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.