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Taco vs. Fennel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and fennel different?

  • Taco is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc; however, fennel is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for fennel is 40% higher.
  • Fennel has less cholesterol.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fennel, bulb, raw 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%
Fennel
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 15% 37% 27% 22% 5.5% 21% 6.8% 25% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +88.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.6%
Contains more IronIron +63%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +775%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +256%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.9%

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%
Fennel
5
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 40% 16% 12% 0% 2.5% 7.4% 12% 14% 11% 0% 157% 20% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +157.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +142.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +310.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +42.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.58mg

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
Fennel
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7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +614.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6250%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.9%
Contains more OtherOther +49.5%
Contains more WaterWater +58.2%

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
Fennel
1
28% 21% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.068 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6386.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1700%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Fennel DV% diff.
Vitamin K 15.3µg 62.8µg 40%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.09g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.2g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.169g 19%
Phosphorus 178mg 50mg 18%
Selenium 9.2µg 0.7µg 15%
Protein 8.86g 1.24g 15%
Sodium 397mg 52mg 15%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.2mg 14%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 12mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.068g 11%
Calories 226kcal 31kcal 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.64mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Iron 1.19mg 0.73mg 6%
Potassium 209mg 414mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 17mg 4%
Carbs 19.85g 7.3g 4%
Calcium 89mg 49mg 4%
Choline 32mg 13.2mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.047mg 3%
Fiber 3.9g 3.1g 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 48µg 3%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.191mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.01mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.032mg 2%
Folate 19µg 27µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.066mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 4.2g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 3.93g N/A
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.58mg 0%
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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Fennel
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
23%
Fennel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
18%
Fennel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fennel
Fennel contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fennel
Fennel is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.294g)
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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.