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Taco vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and millet flour different?

  • Millet flour has more copper, selenium, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and magnesium than taco.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for millet flour is 51% higher.
  • Taco contains 99 times more sodium than millet flour. While taco contains 397mg of sodium, millet flour contains only 4mg.
  • Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than millet flour (70).

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Millet flour are the varieties 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
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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 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +535.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +271.9%
Contains more IronIron +231.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +594.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +302.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +255.4%
~equal in Potassium ~224mg

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
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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 0% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1812.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +726%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +264.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +313.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.1%

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
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +198.8%
Contains more WaterWater +557.7%
Contains more OtherOther +29.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +278.4%

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
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +377.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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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
98% 2%
Starch: 69.88 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 1.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.11 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +33.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +372.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +530%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Millet flour DV% diff.
Copper 0.077mg 0.535mg 51%
Selenium 9.2µg 32.7µg 43%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 39%
Iron 1.19mg 3.94mg 34%
Manganese 0.249mg 1.002mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.413mg 30%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 6.02mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 25%
Starch 14.78g 69.88g 23%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.372mg 22%
Magnesium 32mg 119mg 21%
Carbs 19.85g 75.12g 18%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.536g 17%
Sodium 397mg 4mg 17%
Phosphorus 178mg 285mg 15%
Fats 12.7g 4.25g 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.8µg 12%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.924g 9%
Calories 226kcal 382kcal 8%
Zinc 1.75mg 2.63mg 8%
Calcium 89mg 14mg 8%
Choline 32mg 6%
Folate 19µg 42µg 6%
Protein 8.86g 10.75g 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.11mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 2.618g 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 2%
Fiber 3.9g 3.5g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.073mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 71.62g N/A
Potassium 209mg 224mg 0%
Sugar 0.9g 1.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0.002g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.044g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Millet flour
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
33%
Millet flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
94%
Millet flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 393mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.848g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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