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Taco vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Taco and Minestrone

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B3, Calcium, and Magnesium than Minestrone.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% more.
  • Taco contains 28 times more Cholesterol than Minestrone. Taco contains 28mg of Cholesterol, while Minestrone contains 1mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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 Calcium +535.7%
Contains more Iron +213.2%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +673.9%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains more Zinc +464.5%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Manganese +63.8%
Contains less Sodium -36%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +535.7%
Contains more Iron +213.2%
Contains more Magnesium +966.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +673.9%
Contains more Potassium +60.8%
Contains more Zinc +464.5%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Manganese +63.8%
Contains less Sodium -36%

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
9
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +640.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119.5%
Contains more Folate +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +640.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +400.6%
Contains more Fats +1121.2%
Contains more Carbs +326%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Contains more Water +60.2%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +400.6%
Contains more Fats +1121.2%
Contains more Carbs +326%
Contains more Other +30.8%
Contains more Water +60.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1421%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +561.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
23% 30% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1421%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +561.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 4.26g Taco
Protein 8.86g 1.77g Taco
Fats 12.7g 1.04g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 4.66g Taco
Calories 226kcal 34kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Minestrone
Fiber 3.9g 0.4g Taco
Calcium 89mg 14mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.38mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 3mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 23mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 130mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 254mg Minestrone
Zinc 1.75mg 0.31mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.051mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.152mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.5mg Minestrone
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.022mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.018mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.391mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Minestrone
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.041mg Taco
Folate 19µg 15µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 28mg 1mg Minestrone
Trans Fat 0.467g Minestrone
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.23g Minestrone
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.29g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.46g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 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 Minestrone
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Minestrone
Minestrone contains less Sodium (difference - 143mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Minestrone
Minestrone is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.154g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.