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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 of 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.
Contains more Calcium +8800%
Contains more Iron +1222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3383.3%
Contains more Zinc +5733.3%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Manganese +1145%
Contains more Selenium +9100%
Contains less Sodium -99%
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 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +8800%
Contains more Iron +1222.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3383.3%
Contains more Zinc +5733.3%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Manganese +1145%
Contains more Selenium +9100%
Contains less Sodium -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
9
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4400%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +29433.3%
Contains more Fats +63400%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Other +3040%
Contains more Water +51.5%
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 Protein +29433.3%
Contains more Fats +63400%
Contains more Carbs +47%
Contains more Other +3040%
Contains more Water +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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 13.5g Taco
Protein 8.86g 0.03g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.02g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 13.5g Taco
Calories 226kcal 53kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Italian ice
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 1mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.09mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 0mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 0mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 6mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 4mg Italian ice
Zinc 1.75mg 0.03mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.01mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.02mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 167IU Italian ice
Vitamin A RAE 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg Italian ice
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.01mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.715mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.005mg Italian ice
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.002mg Taco
Folate 19µg 5µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Italian ice
Trans Fat 0.467g Italian ice
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0g Italian ice
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0g 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 Italian ice
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
3%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Italian ice
Italian ice is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
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.