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Taco vs. Milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco and Milk

  • Milk contains less Vitamin B12, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin K, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Manganese than Taco.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Taco is 19% higher.
  • Milk is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D.

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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
8
:
2
Milk
Milk
Contains more Iron +3866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Manganese +8200%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Contains more Calcium +40.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 38% 2% 8% 41% 14% 6% 12% 4% 1% 18%
Contains more Iron +3866.7%
Contains more Magnesium +190.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.4%
Contains more Potassium +39.3%
Contains more Zinc +316.7%
Contains more Copper +670%
Contains more Manganese +8200%
Contains more Selenium +178.8%
Contains more Calcium +40.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%

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
8
:
4
Milk
Milk
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1674.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +15200%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.3%
Taco
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%
Milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 1% 36% 0% 5% 43% 2% 22% 9% 4% 59% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1674.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +15200%
Contains more Vitamin A +49.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +208.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
4
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Protein +162.9%
Contains more Fats +1209.3%
Contains more Carbs +297.8%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Contains more Water +57.7%
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Milk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more Protein +162.9%
Contains more Fats +1209.3%
Contains more Carbs +297.8%
Contains more Other +109.3%
Contains more Water +57.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1492.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8591.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Milk
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.035 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1492.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8591.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
4
:
1
Milk
Milk
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Taco
94% 3% 2%
Starch: 14.78 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Milk
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Milk Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 4.99g Taco
Protein 8.86g 3.37g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.97g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 4.99g Taco
Calories 226kcal 42kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 5.2g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 125mg Milk
Iron 1.19mg 0.03mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 11mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 95mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 150mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 44mg Milk
Zinc 1.75mg 0.42mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.01mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.003mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 3.3µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 196IU Milk
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 58µg Milk
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.01mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 48IU Milk
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.2µg Milk
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.185mg Milk
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.093mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.361mg Milk
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.037mg Taco
Folate 19µg 5µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.47µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.1µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.043mg Milk
Threonine 0.143mg Milk
Isoleucine 0.174mg Milk
Leucine 0.319mg Milk
Lysine 0.282mg Milk
Methionine 0.088mg Milk
Phenylalanine 0.174mg Milk
Valine 0.22mg Milk
Histidine 0.101mg Milk
Cholesterol 28mg 5mg Milk
Trans Fat 0.467g Milk
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.633g Milk
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.277g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.035g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 0.027g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.004g 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 Milk
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
16%
Milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
14%
Milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.3g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 contains less Sodium?
Milk
Milk contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Milk
Milk is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.751g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milk
Milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)

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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.