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Taco vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Taco and Mussels?

  • Taco is higher in Fiber, yet Mussels is higher in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 961% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mussels is lower.

We used Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types 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
1
:
Contains more Calcium +169.7%
Contains more Iron +464.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Zinc +52.6%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +2630.9%
Contains more Selenium +873.9%
Equal in Sodium - 369
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 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Calcium +169.7%
Contains more Iron +464.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.1%
Contains more Potassium +28.2%
Contains more Zinc +52.6%
Contains more Copper +93.5%
Contains more Manganese +2630.9%
Contains more Selenium +873.9%
Equal in Sodium - 369

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
3
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Contains more Vitamin A +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2480.6%
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 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.1%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2480.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
Contains more Fats +183.5%
Contains more Carbs +168.6%
Contains more Protein +168.6%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Equal in Water - 61.15
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Fats +183.5%
Contains more Carbs +168.6%
Contains more Protein +168.6%
Contains more Other +102.5%
Equal in Water - 61.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +335%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 7.39g Taco
Protein 8.86g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 12.7g 4.48g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 7.39g Taco
Calories 226kcal 172kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Mussels
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 33mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 32mg 37mg Mussels
Phosphorus 178mg 285mg Mussels
Potassium 209mg 268mg Mussels
Sodium 397mg 369mg Mussels
Zinc 1.75mg 2.67mg Mussels
Copper 0.077mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.249mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 9.2µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 131IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.3mg Mussels
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.42mg Mussels
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 3mg Mussels
Vitamin B5 0.95mg Mussels
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.1mg Mussels
Folate 19µg 76µg Mussels
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 24µg Mussels
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 28mg 56mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Mussels
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.85g Mussels
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 1.014g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.212g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mussels
Mussels contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.534g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.