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Taco vs. Hot and sour soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and hot and sour soup

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B3, manganese, and calcium in taco is higher than in hot and sour soup.
  • Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 35% more than hot and sour soup.
  • Taco contains 23 times more selenium than hot and sour soup. While taco contains 9.2µg of selenium, hot, and sour soup contains only 0.4µg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in hot and sour soup is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Soup, hot and sour, Chinese restaurant.

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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.
Taco
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 5.7% 4.9% 24% 8.7% 6% 14% 49% 11% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +255.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +280%
Contains more IronIron +85.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +695.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +456.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%
~equal in Sodium ~376mg

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
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 3% 7.8% 1.5% 6.5% 7.2% 9.5% 14% 15% 13% 2.8% 6% 22%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +122.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +830%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1290.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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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% 4% 91%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 1.21 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.4%
Contains more FatsFats +949.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +356.3%
Contains more OtherOther +29.8%
Contains more WaterWater +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
28% 35% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.229 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.288 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.311 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1431.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +878.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
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
85% 14%
Starch: 2.43 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.03 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +508.2%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +566.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0.4g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Hot and sour soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.1µg 35%
Phosphorus 178mg 32mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.229g 19%
Fats 12.7g 1.21g 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.311g 18%
Selenium 9.2µg 0.4µg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0.5g 14%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.22mg 14%
Protein 8.86g 2.58g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.1µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.288g 10%
Calories 226kcal 39kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.507mg 7%
Iron 1.19mg 0.64mg 7%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.085mg 7%
Lysine 153mg 7%
Calcium 89mg 19mg 7%
Copper 0.077mg 0.026mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.227mg 5%
Magnesium 32mg 9mg 5%
Carbs 19.85g 4.35g 5%
Starch 14.78g 2.43g 5%
Potassium 209mg 55mg 5%
Folate 19µg 8µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.064mg 2%
Cholesterol 28mg 21mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.026mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.031mg 2%
Choline 32mg 39.9mg 1%
Vitamin A 20µg 9µg 1%
Sodium 397mg 376mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.39mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 3.85g N/A
Vitamin D 4IU 5IU 0%
Sugar 0.9g 0.42g N/A
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.111mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0%
Leucine 0.151mg 0%
Methionine 0.039mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0%
Valine 0.092mg 0%
Histidine 0.058mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.03g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Hot and sour soup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
22%
Taco
8%
Hot and sour soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
13%
Hot and sour soup

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.155g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hot and sour soup
Hot and sour soup is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Hot and sour soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174808/nutrients

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

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