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Taco vs. Eggnog — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and eggnog different?

  • Taco is higher in vitamin B12, fiber, vitamin K, iron, zinc, manganese, and phosphorus; however, eggnog is richer in vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 20% higher.
  • Eggnog has less sodium.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than eggnog (55).

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Eggnog 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
8
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%
Eggnog
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 39% 15% 7.5% 4.3% 13% 47% 7% 0.65% 23%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +495%
Contains more CopperCopper +492.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +280.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +63.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4880%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +119%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.4%

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
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%
Eggnog
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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 5% 20% 4.2% 18% 8.5% 44% 2% 25% 12% 56% 0.75% 0.75% 28%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +106.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5000%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +195%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +216.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
4
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Eggnog
1
5% 4% 8% 83%
Protein: 4.55 g
Fats: 4.19 g
Carbs: 8.05 g
Water: 82.54 g
Other: 0.67 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +94.7%
Contains more FatsFats +203.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.6%
Contains more OtherOther +134.3%
Contains more WaterWater +44.8%

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
Eggnog
1
63% 32% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.591 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.198 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +238.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1436.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
4
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
Eggnog
3
97%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 7.84 g
Maltose: 0.04 g
Galactose: 0.04 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +900%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +185.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +650%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Eggnog DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.45µg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.198g 19%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 397mg 54mg 15%
Fats 12.7g 4.19g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.3µg 13%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.46mg 12%
Iron 1.19mg 0.2mg 12%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.005mg 11%
Phosphorus 178mg 109mg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 59mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.105mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.19mg 10%
Protein 8.86g 4.55g 9%
Selenium 9.2µg 4.2µg 9%
Saturated fat 4.384g 2.591g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 1.302g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 8%
Calories 226kcal 88kcal 7%
Copper 0.077mg 0.013mg 7%
Vitamin D 4IU 49IU 6%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Folate 19µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin A 20µg 59µg 4%
Carbs 19.85g 8.05g 4%
Choline 32mg 52.2mg 4%
Calcium 89mg 130mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.05mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 19mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.21mg 3%
Potassium 209mg 165mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1.5mg 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 8.05g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 8.05g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0%
Threonine 0.201mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.237mg 0%
Leucine 0.383mg 0%
Lysine 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.12mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.225mg 0%
Valine 0.289mg 0%
Histidine 0.108mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.04g 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 Eggnog
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
17%
Eggnog
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
17%
Eggnog

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggnog
Eggnog contains less Sodium (difference - 343mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggnog
Eggnog is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.793g)
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. Eggnog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171258/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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