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Taco vs. Italian ice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and italian ice

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, fiber, iron, and manganese in taco is higher than in italian ice.
  • Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 39% more than italian ice.
  • The amount of saturated fat in italian ice is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-prepared.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 3.4% 3.3% 0.82% 0% 0.52% 2.6% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +8800%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3383.3%
Contains more IronIron +1222.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +670%
Contains more ZincZinc +5733.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1145%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%

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 1.7% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 13% 0.3% 0.46% 0% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%

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
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +29433.3%
Contains more FatsFats +63400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47%
Contains more OtherOther +3040%
Contains more WaterWater +51.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Italian ice
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 Italian ice DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Phosphorus 178mg 0mg 25%
Fats 12.7g 0.02g 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0g 20%
Protein 8.86g 0.03g 18%
Selenium 9.2µg 0.1µg 17%
Sodium 397mg 4mg 17%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.03mg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Iron 1.19mg 0.09mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0g 11%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.02mg 10%
Calories 226kcal 53kcal 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 1mg 9%
Magnesium 32mg 0mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.002mg 7%
Copper 0.077mg 0.01mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.715mg 6%
Potassium 209mg 6mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Folate 19µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.01mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg 4%
Carbs 19.85g 13.5g 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 13.5g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0%
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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is better in case of low diet
Taco Italian ice
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
2%
Italian ice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
1%
Italian ice

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?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian ice
Italian ice 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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.