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Taco vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and pork Meat

  • Taco has more fiber and vitamin B12, while pork Meat has more vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 75% more than taco.
  • The amount of sodium in pork Meat is lower.
  • Pork Meat has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pork Meat is 0, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1383.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1815.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +44.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +38.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +315.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg
~equal in Iron ~1.15mg

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
6
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% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +63.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +545%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +350.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +721.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +177.8%

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +261.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +80.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +195.4%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +230.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +501.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.95mg 75%
Selenium 9.2µg 38.2µg 53%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.739mg 50%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 7.432mg 36%
Protein 8.86g 26.17g 35%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.387mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.012mg 20%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.506g 17%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 397mg 57mg 15%
Cholesterol 28mg 73mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.57µg 15%
Saturated fat 4.384g 1.198g 14%
Fats 12.7g 3.51g 14%
Phosphorus 178mg 267mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg 13%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.013mg 10%
Choline 32mg 88.9mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 1.334g 8%
Calcium 89mg 6mg 8%
Carbs 19.85g 0g 7%
Zinc 1.75mg 2.42mg 6%
Potassium 209mg 421mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Folate 19µg 0µg 5%
Calories 226kcal 143kcal 4%
Copper 0.077mg 0.111mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.08mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Iron 1.19mg 1.15mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 10IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.1mg 0%
Valine 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 1.13mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.013g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Pork Meat
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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 340mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.