Taco vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between taco and hummus
- Taco has more vitamin B12 and selenium; however, hummus is richer in copper, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B1, and magnesium.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 50% more than taco.
- Hummus contains less cholesterol.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of taco is 39, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Hummus, commercial.
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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 | +134.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +253.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +121.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +584.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +210.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +183.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +260% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +336.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~4.039g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.527mg | 50% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.773mg | 23% |
| Folate | 19µg | 83µg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.44mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 13% | |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 1.437g | 13% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 2.6µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.18mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.582mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Calcium | 89mg | 38mg | 5% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 9.6g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 3.613g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 166kcal | 3% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 14.29g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 8.86g | 7.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 379mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 4.039g | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.83mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 228mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 8.29g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 176mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | N/A | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 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 |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
64%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Hummus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hummus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hummus contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Hummus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.947g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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