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Taco vs. Italian sausage raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and italian sausage raw different?

  • Taco is richer in fiber and manganese, while italian sausage raw is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Italian sausage raw covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 43% more than taco.
  • Taco is lower in sodium.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index (39) than italian sausage raw (28).

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Sausage, Italian, pork, raw types were used 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
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 10% 5.4% 22% 44% 27% 49% 61% 95% 7.6% 135%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +128.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +394.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +329.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +169.6%
~equal in Iron ~1.18mg
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Zinc ~1.79mg

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
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 6.7% 0% 0% 0% 142% 39% 61% 31% 69% 114% 0% 6% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1036%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +97%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0.91µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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% 31% 51% 3%
Protein: 14.25 g
Fats: 31.33 g
Carbs: 0.65 g
Water: 51.08 g
Other: 2.69 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2953.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +60.8%
Contains more FatsFats +146.7%
Contains more OtherOther +71.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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
38% 48% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.27 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 14.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.03 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +225.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Italian sausage raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.568mg 43%
Saturated fat 4.384g 11.27g 31%
Fats 12.7g 31.33g 29%
Selenium 9.2µg 24.8µg 28%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 14.34g 25%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Cholesterol 28mg 76mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.3mg 16%
Sodium 397mg 731mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Protein 8.86g 14.25g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.51mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3.25mg 10%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.058mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.168mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 4.03g 7%
Calcium 89mg 18mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 346kcal 6%
Carbs 19.85g 0.65g 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Phosphorus 178mg 142mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Magnesium 32mg 14mg 4%
Folate 19µg 8µg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.91µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Potassium 209mg 253mg 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 0.65g N/A
Iron 1.19mg 1.18mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Zinc 1.75mg 1.79mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.563mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.52mg 0%
Leucine 0.956mg 0%
Lysine 1.083mg 0%
Methionine 0.346mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.477mg 0%
Valine 0.572mg 0%
Histidine 0.411mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Italian sausage raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
36%
Italian sausage raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
46%
Italian sausage raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.886g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Italian sausage raw
Italian sausage raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 sausage raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171631/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.