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Taco vs. Garden asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Taco and Garden asparagus

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc, while Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Copper, and Iron.
  • Taco covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 39% more than Garden asparagus.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Asparagus, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +270.8%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.3%
Contains more Zinc +224.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Iron +79.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +145.5%
Equal in Potassium - 202
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Contains more Calcium +270.8%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +242.3%
Contains more Zinc +224.1%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Contains more Iron +79.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Copper +145.5%
Equal in Potassium - 202

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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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +477.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Folate +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +171.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.091
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +68.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +477.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +88.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +186%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Folate +173.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +171.9%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.091

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +302.7%
Contains more Fats +10483.3%
Contains more Carbs +411.6%
Contains more Other +170.7%
Contains more Water +63.5%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +302.7%
Contains more Fats +10483.3%
Contains more Carbs +411.6%
Contains more Other +170.7%
Contains more Water +63.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5984%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5984%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +73.9%
Contains more Glucose +225%
Contains more Fructose +233.3%
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
12% 35% 53%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.23 g
Glucose: 0.65 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +73.9%
Contains more Glucose +225%
Contains more Fructose +233.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Garden asparagus Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 1.78g Taco
Protein 8.86g 2.2g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.12g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 3.88g Taco
Calories 226kcal 20kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 0.9g 1.88g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 2.1g Taco
Calcium 89mg 24mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 2.14mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 32mg 14mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 52mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 202mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 2mg Garden asparagus
Zinc 1.75mg 0.54mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.189mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.249mg 0.158mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 2.3µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 756IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 38µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.13mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5.6mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.143mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.141mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.978mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.274mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.091mg Garden asparagus
Folate 19µg 52µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 41.6µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg Garden asparagus
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Garden asparagus
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.04g Garden asparagus
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.05g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g 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 Garden asparagus
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
29%
Garden asparagus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
25%
Garden asparagus

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.344g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus 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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients

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

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