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Taco vs. Fudge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between taco and fudge

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, fudge is richer in copper and manganese.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 35% more.
  • Taco contains 11 times more vitamin K than fudge. Taco contains 15.3µg of vitamin K, while fudge contains 1.4µg.
  • Fudge contains less sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Candies, fudge, chocolate, prepared-from-recipe.

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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
5
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%
Fudge
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 15% 12% 66% 110% 30% 30% 5.9% 55% 14%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +268%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +12.5%
Contains more IronIron +48.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.5%

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
10
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%
Fudge
3
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% 15% 3.6% 0% 6.5% 20% 3.3% 8.4% 2.8% 11% 3.5% 3% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +837.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +992.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +220%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.7%

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
Fudge
1
2% 10% 76% 10%
Protein: 2.39 g
Fats: 10.41 g
Carbs: 76.44 g
Water: 9.81 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +270.7%
Contains more FatsFats +22%
Contains more WaterWater +481.2%
Contains more OtherOther +65.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +285.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Fudge
0
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.448 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.943 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.373 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +715.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Fudge DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.09µg 35%
Copper 0.077mg 0.329mg 28%
Carbs 19.85g 76.44g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.373g 18%
Sodium 397mg 45mg 15%
Phosphorus 178mg 71mg 15%
Protein 8.86g 2.39g 13%
Selenium 9.2µg 2.5µg 12%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.4µg 12%
Fiber 3.9g 1.7g 9%
Saturated fat 4.384g 6.448g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.176mg 9%
Calories 226kcal 411kcal 9%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.422mg 8%
Iron 1.19mg 1.77mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.012mg 6%
Zinc 1.75mg 1.11mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Cholesterol 28mg 14mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 2.943g 4%
Choline 32mg 10mg 4%
Calcium 89mg 49mg 4%
Folate 19µg 4µg 4%
Fats 12.7g 10.41g 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 44µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.18mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 3%
Caffeine 0mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.085mg 2%
Potassium 209mg 134mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 32mg 36mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 74.74g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 73.12g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0.165g 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 0g 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 Fudge
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
6%
Fudge
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
36%
Fudge

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 72.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fudge
Fudge is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fudge
Fudge contains less Sodium (difference - 352mg)
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.

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. Fudge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167987/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.