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Taco vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco and Sardine

  • Taco has more Fiber, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 334% more than Taco.
  • Sardine contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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
2
:
8
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Zinc +33.6%
Contains more Manganese +130.6%
Contains more Calcium +329.2%
Contains more Iron +145.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.3%
Contains more Potassium +90%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Copper +141.6%
Contains more Selenium +472.8%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Zinc +33.6%
Contains more Manganese +130.6%
Contains more Calcium +329.2%
Contains more Iron +145.4%
Contains more Magnesium +21.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.3%
Contains more Potassium +90%
Contains less Sodium -22.7%
Contains more Copper +141.6%
Contains more Selenium +472.8%

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
4
:
8
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin K +488.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +861.3%
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%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +90%
Contains more Vitamin K +488.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin D +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +861.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +177.9%
Contains more Other +175.2%
Equal in Fats - 11.45
Equal in Water - 59.61
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
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +10.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +177.9%
Contains more Other +175.2%
Equal in Fats - 11.45
Equal in Water - 59.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
1
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.2%
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 0g Taco
Protein 8.86g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 12.7g 11.45g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 0g Taco
Calories 226kcal 208kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0g Sardine
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 1.19mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 32mg 39mg Sardine
Phosphorus 178mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 209mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 397mg 307mg Sardine
Zinc 1.75mg 1.31mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.186mg Sardine
Manganese 0.249mg 0.108mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 131IU 108IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 0.6mg 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0.1µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.08mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 19µg 10µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 15.3µg 2.6µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 28mg 142mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Sardine
Saturated Fat 4.384g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.473g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 3.869g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 5.148g Sardine
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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is better in case of low diet
Taco Sardine
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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 114mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.