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Taco vs. Greek Tzatziki — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Taco and Greek Tzatziki

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Greek Tzatziki is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
  • Taco covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 26% more than Greek Tzatziki.
  • Greek Tzatziki contains 4 times less Zinc than Taco. Taco contains 1.75mg of Zinc, while Greek Tzatziki contains 0.5mg.
  • Greek Tzatziki has less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and KASHI Pizza, Greek Tzatziki, single serve, frozen, unprepared.

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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 Phosphorus +109.4%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.3
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 35% 49% 0% 37% 17% 43% 14% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.4%
Contains more Potassium +13%
Contains more Zinc +250%
Contains more Calcium +30.3%
Contains less Sodium -18.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.3

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.6%
Contains more Folate +47.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 50% 47% 51% 0% 14% 22% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +210%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.6%
Contains more Folate +47.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +92.4%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Other +301.3%
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% 7% 30% 46% 6%
Protein: 11.1 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 29.7 g
Water: 46.3 g
Other: 6.3 g
Contains more Fats +92.4%
Contains more Water +23.2%
Contains more Protein +25.3%
Contains more Carbs +49.6%
Contains more Other +301.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
45% 33% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.1 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +159.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +176.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Greek Tzatziki Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 23.8g Greek Tzatziki
Protein 8.86g 11.1g Greek Tzatziki
Fats 12.7g 6.6g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 29.7g Greek Tzatziki
Calories 226kcal 203kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 2.7g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 5.9g Greek Tzatziki
Calcium 89mg 116mg Greek Tzatziki
Iron 1.19mg 1.3mg Greek Tzatziki
Magnesium 32mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 85mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 185mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 322mg Greek Tzatziki
Zinc 1.75mg 0.5mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.2mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.2mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 2.7mg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.06mg Taco
Folate 19µg 28µg Greek Tzatziki
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.3µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 10mg Greek Tzatziki
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Greek Tzatziki
Saturated Fat 4.384g 2.3g Greek Tzatziki
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 1.7g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.1g 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 Greek Tzatziki
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%
Greek Tzatziki
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
19%
Greek Tzatziki

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek Tzatziki
Greek Tzatziki 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 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

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.