Taco vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco and meatball
- Taco has more selenium and vitamin K; however, meatball has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, folate, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for meatball is 74% higher.
- Meatball is lower in saturated fat.
- Taco has a higher glycemic index than meatball.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +256% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1050% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +816.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +93.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +188.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1776% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +61.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +310.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +176.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +41.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +148.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +137% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +101.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +53.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.938mg | 74% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.706mg | 70% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 21g | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 1.5µg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 344mg | 24% |
| Folate | 19µg | 78µg | 15% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 0.8µg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 1.425g | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 0µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.213mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 2.16mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 4.666g | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 10% | |
| Choline | 32mg | 88.4mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 1.73mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 550mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 2.188g | 6% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 9g | 6% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 25mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 2.5mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 8g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 4.6g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 197kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 180mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 1.8mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0g | 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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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%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
63%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Meatball is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.