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Taco vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between taco and hot chocolate?

  • Taco is richer than hot chocolate in vitamin B12, vitamin K, selenium, fiber, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, and iron.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 18% more.
  • Taco has 77 times more vitamin K than hot chocolate. While taco has 15.3µg of vitamin K, hot chocolate has only 0.2µg.
  • The amount of sodium in hot chocolate is lower.
  • The glycemic index of taco is lower.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types 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.
Taco
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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 16% 34% 17% 16% 34% 17% 45% 5.7% 1.7% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more IronIron +183.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +177.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +69.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1815.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
~equal in Potassium ~197mg

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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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 0.67% 17% 0.6% 17% 9.8% 42% 2.5% 20% 9.2% 61% 0.5% 3.8% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +89.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +7550%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +105.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +155%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +203.3%

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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.7%
Contains more FatsFats +442.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +84.8%
Contains more OtherOther +65.3%
Contains more WaterWater +44.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.431 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.084 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +551.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3521.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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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
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1900%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2900%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1150%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

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 chocolate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Hot chocolate DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.084g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.49µg 18%
Fats 12.7g 2.34g 16%
Sodium 397mg 44mg 15%
Saturated fat 4.384g 1.431g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.2µg 13%
Fiber 3.9g 1g 12%
Selenium 9.2µg 2.7µg 12%
Protein 8.86g 3.52g 11%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.013mg 10%
Phosphorus 178mg 105mg 10%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.63mg 10%
Iron 1.19mg 0.42mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.133mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.677g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.182mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.328mg 7%
Cholesterol 28mg 8mg 7%
Calories 226kcal 77kcal 7%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin D 4IU 45IU 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.1µg 5%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.04mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.03mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 51µg 3%
Copper 0.077mg 0.103mg 3%
Carbs 19.85g 10.74g 3%
Choline 32mg 15.6mg 3%
Calcium 89mg 114mg 3%
Magnesium 32mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.039mg 1%
Caffeine 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 9.74g N/A
Potassium 209mg 197mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g 9.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0.078g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.305mg 0%
Lysine 0.215mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.201mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.01g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Hot chocolate
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
15%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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 chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 20mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.953g)
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 chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/nutrients

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

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