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Taco vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between taco and napa cabbage

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, calcium, and magnesium; however, napa cabbage is richer in folate.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 39% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cabbage, napa, cooked.

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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 5.7% 8.7% 7.7% 28% 32% 3.8% 8.1% 1.4% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +206.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.2%
Contains more IronIron +60.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +836.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +22.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2200%
Contains more CopperCopper +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%

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 11% 4.3% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +143.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +126.3%

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
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +705.5%
Contains more FatsFats +7370.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +790.1%
Contains more OtherOther +823.5%
Contains more WaterWater +68.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Napa cabbage DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Phosphorus 178mg 19mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.17g 19%
Sodium 397mg 11mg 17%
Selenium 9.2µg 0.4µg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Protein 8.86g 1.1g 16%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.14mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 11%
Calories 226kcal 12kcal 11%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.466mg 7%
Carbs 19.85g 2.23g 6%
Magnesium 32mg 8mg 6%
Iron 1.19mg 0.74mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Calcium 89mg 29mg 6%
Folate 19µg 43µg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.037mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Potassium 209mg 87mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.025mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.2mg 3%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.203mg 2%
Copper 0.077mg 0.096mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin A 20µg 13µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 2.23g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Napa cabbage
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
6%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 386mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.