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Taco vs. Jelly bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco and jelly bean

  • The amount of vitamin B12, phosphorus, zinc, fiber, selenium, iron, vitamin K, and vitamin B3 in taco is higher than in jelly bean.
  • Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than jelly bean.
  • Jelly bean has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of jelly bean is 80, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Candies, jellybeans.

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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
9
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 1.4% 0.9% 3.3% 4.9% 9.3% 1.4% 1.7% 6.5% 4.6% 6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2866.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +464.9%
Contains more IronIron +815.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +175%
Contains more ZincZinc +3400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4350%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +611.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +736.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.4%

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.
Taco
12
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% 0% 0% 0% 1% 2.5% 0.15% 0.54% 0.92% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20525%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%

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
94% 6%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 93.55 g
Water: 6.3 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +25300%
Contains more WaterWater +805.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1470%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +371.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Jelly bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Jelly bean DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Phosphorus 178mg 4mg 25%
Carbs 19.85g 93.55g 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.05g 19%
Protein 8.86g 0g 18%
Selenium 9.2µg 1.1µg 15%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.05mg 15%
Fiber 3.9g 0.2g 15%
Sodium 397mg 50mg 15%
Iron 1.19mg 0.13mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.008mg 10%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.035mg 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 3mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.004mg 7%
Calories 226kcal 375kcal 7%
Magnesium 32mg 2mg 7%
Choline 32mg 0mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Copper 0.077mg 0.028mg 5%
Folate 19µg 0µg 5%
Potassium 209mg 37mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.011mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.004mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 93.35g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 70g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.009mg 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 Jelly bean
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
0%
Jelly bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
4%
Jelly bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 69.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
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?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jelly bean
Jelly bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)

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. Jelly bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167991/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.