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Taco vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Gingerbread different?

  • Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Gingerbread is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Taco covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 36% more than Gingerbread.
  • Taco contains 4 times more Zinc than Gingerbread. Taco contains 1.75mg of Zinc, while Gingerbread contains 0.39mg.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +25.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.6%
Contains more Zinc +348.7%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +110%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +174.3%
Contains more Selenium +77.2%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Calcium +25.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +229.6%
Contains more Zinc +348.7%
Contains more Iron +142%
Contains more Magnesium +118.8%
Contains more Potassium +110%
Contains less Sodium -17.6%
Contains more Copper +153.2%
Contains more Manganese +174.3%
Contains more Selenium +77.2%

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 A +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +73.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.738
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +172.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +280%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.1%
Contains more Folate +73.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.738

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Water +103.6%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Contains more Other +59.2%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Water +103.6%
Contains more Fats +29.1%
Contains more Carbs +147.9%
Contains more Other +59.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.122
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +61.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 4.122

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 8.86g 3.9g Taco
Fats 12.7g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 19.85g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 226kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Gingerbread
Fiber 3.9g Taco
Calcium 89mg 71mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 32mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 178mg 54mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 439mg Gingerbread
Sodium 397mg 327mg Gingerbread
Zinc 1.75mg 0.39mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.249mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 9.2µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 131IU 48IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 14µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.1mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.162mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.738mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B5 0.375mg Gingerbread
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.19mg Gingerbread
Folate 19µg 33µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.06µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.047mg Gingerbread
Threonine 0.124mg Gingerbread
Isoleucine 0.151mg Gingerbread
Leucine 0.279mg Gingerbread
Lysine 0.131mg Gingerbread
Methionine 0.08mg Gingerbread
Phenylalanine 0.195mg Gingerbread
Valine 0.173mg Gingerbread
Histidine 0.087mg Gingerbread
Cholesterol 28mg 32mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Gingerbread
Saturated Fat 4.384g 4.122g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 4.216g Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.262g)
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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.