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Taco vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco and Grapefruit

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin K, and Manganese, however, Grapefruit has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco is 39% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 +304.5%
Contains more Iron +1387.5%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +1031.8%
Contains more Selenium +9100%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +304.5%
Contains more Iron +1387.5%
Contains more Magnesium +255.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +54.8%
Contains more Zinc +2400%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +1031.8%
Contains more Selenium +9100%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +708.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +777.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +7700%
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 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +708.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.8%
Contains more Folate +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +777.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +7700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1050.6%
Contains more Fats +8971.4%
Contains more Carbs +86.2%
Contains more Other +324.3%
Contains more Water +54.4%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +1050.6%
Contains more Fats +8971.4%
Contains more Carbs +86.2%
Contains more Other +324.3%
Contains more Water +54.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21955%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21955%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +777.5%
Contains more Glucose +705%
Contains more Fructose +490%
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
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +777.5%
Contains more Glucose +705%
Contains more Fructose +490%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 9.06g Taco
Protein 8.86g 0.77g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.14g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 10.66g Taco
Calories 226kcal 42kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g 0g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 0.9g 6.89g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.6g Taco
Calcium 89mg 22mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.08mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 9mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 18mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 135mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 1.75mg 0.07mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.032mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.022mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.13mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.043mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.031mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.204mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.053mg Taco
Folate 19µg 13µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Grapefruit
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.021g Grapefruit
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.02g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.036g Taco
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 Grapefruit
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
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 397mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.363g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/nutrients

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

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