Taco vs. Halva — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and halva different?
- Taco is higher in vitamin B12; however, halva is richer in copper, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, vitamin B6, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for copper for halva is 125% higher.
- Taco contains 23 times more vitamin B12 than halva. While taco contains 0.93µg of vitamin B12, halva contains only 0.04µg.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than halva (55).
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Candies, halavah, plain are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +169.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +11.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +581.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +280.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1461% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +241% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +250.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +25% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +2225% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +748% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +286.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1453.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +41% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +69.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +16.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +85.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +178.8% |
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Saturated fat
~4.127g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 1.202mg | 125% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 607mg | 61% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 218mg | 44% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 4.53mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0.04µg | 37% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 8.481g | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.424mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.873mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 4.32mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.348mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 60.49g | 14% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 21.52g | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Folate | 19µg | 65µg | 12% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 469kcal | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 8.194g | 9% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 195mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 2.856mg | 8% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 12.49g | 7% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 33mg | 6% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 11.5µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.174mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 4.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.088mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 4.127g | 1% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 187mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 55.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 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 | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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133%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Halva is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Halva is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Halva contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Halva is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Halva is relatively richer in minerals
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.