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Taco vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco and Heart of palm

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin K, and Fiber, however, Heart of palm has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Heart of palm is 63% higher.
  • Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Hearts of palm, 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 +394.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Selenium +1214.3%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Potassium +764.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +113.1%
Contains more Copper +736.4%
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +394.4%
Contains more Magnesium +220%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.1%
Contains more Selenium +1214.3%
Contains more Iron +42%
Contains more Potassium +764.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +113.1%
Contains more Copper +736.4%

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 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +83.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +228.1%
Contains more Fats +6250%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +26.8%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +228.1%
Contains more Fats +6250%
Contains more Carbs +29%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +26.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3318%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3318%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Heart of palm
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 8.86g 2.7g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.2g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 25.61g Heart of palm
Calories 226kcal 115kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 17.16g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.5g Taco
Calcium 89mg 18mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 1.69mg Heart of palm
Magnesium 32mg 10mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 140mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 397mg 14mg Heart of palm
Zinc 1.75mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 0.077mg 0.644mg Heart of palm
Manganese 0.249mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 0.7µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 68IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 3µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.5mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.9mg Taco
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.81mg Heart of palm
Folate 19µg 24µg Heart of palm
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Heart of palm
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Heart of palm
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.046g Heart of palm
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.005g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.089g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Heart of palm
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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 383mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.338g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.