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Taco vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco and flank steak

  • Taco has more fiber and vitamin K; however, flank steak is richer in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, zinc, and choline.
  • Flank steak covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 38% more than taco.
  • Flank steak contains less sodium.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of flank steak is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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
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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 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +345%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.2%
Contains more IronIron +46.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +219.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.082mg

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
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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 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% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +992.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +543.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +229.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more FatsFats +54.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-2716.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +212.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +844.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Flank steak
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Flank steak DV% diff.
Protein 8.86g 27.66g 38%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.579mg 38%
Selenium 9.2µg 29.4µg 37%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 7.363mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 1.63µg 29%
Zinc 1.75mg 4.9mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.322g 18%
Cholesterol 28mg 79mg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 397mg 56mg 15%
Choline 32mg 105.4mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.4µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 11%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.009mg 10%
Iron 1.19mg 1.74mg 7%
Calcium 89mg 20mg 7%
Carbs 19.85g 0g 7%
Fats 12.7g 8.23g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.133mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Phosphorus 178mg 210mg 5%
Potassium 209mg 339mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.384g 3.395g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 3.317g 3%
Folate 19µg 9µg 3%
Calories 226kcal 192kcal 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.075mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.38mg 1%
Copper 0.077mg 0.082mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0%
Valine 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.883mg 0%
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 Flank steak
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
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flank steak
Flank steak contains less Sodium (difference - 341mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.