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Taco vs. Mustard — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and mustard different?

  • Taco is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin K, zinc, and phosphorus, while mustard is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, and manganese.
  • Mustard covers your daily need for selenium, 44% more than taco.
  • Mustard is lower in cholesterol.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Mustard, prepared, yellow types were 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
5
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 34% 19% 13% 60% 25% 17% 46% 144% 55% 183%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +41.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +37.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +173.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +64.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +35.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +264.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.074mg

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
10
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 1% 1.7% 7.2% 0% 44% 16% 11% 15% 16% 0% 3.5% 5.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +192%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +992.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +171.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +136.9%
Contains more FatsFats +280.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +240.5%
Contains more WaterWater +46.8%
Contains more OtherOther +114.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
7% 69% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.774 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +102.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +293%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
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
41% 14% 30% 15%
Starch: 0.64 g
Sucrose: 0.21 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.23 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +2209.4%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +90.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +30.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +135%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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 Mustard
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Mustard DV% diff.
Selenium 9.2µg 33.5µg 44%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Sodium 397mg 1104mg 31%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.214g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.774g 15%
Fats 12.7g 3.34g 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.4µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.177mg 11%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.64mg 10%
Phosphorus 178mg 108mg 10%
Protein 8.86g 3.74g 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Calories 226kcal 60kcal 8%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.422mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.565mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 2.182g 6%
Starch 14.78g 0.64g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 5%
Iron 1.19mg 1.61mg 5%
Carbs 19.85g 5.83g 5%
Magnesium 32mg 48mg 4%
Calcium 89mg 63mg 3%
Folate 19µg 7µg 3%
Choline 32mg 22.4mg 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 5µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.07mg 2%
Potassium 209mg 152mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.36mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 1.83g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0.92g N/A
Fiber 3.9g 4g 0%
Copper 0.077mg 0.074mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g 0.009g N/A
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0%
Threonine 0.167mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0%
Leucine 0.292mg 0%
Lysine 0.264mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0%
Valine 0.189mg 0%
Histidine 0.119mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.23g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.373g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g 0.018g 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 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 0.358g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Mustard
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
10%
Mustard
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
60%
Mustard

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 707mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/nutrients

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

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