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Taco vs. Nori — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and nori different?

  • Taco is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium, while nori is higher in vitamin C, manganese, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin A, and copper.
  • Nori covers your daily need for vitamin C 43% more than taco.
  • Nori is lower in saturated Fat.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Seaweed, laver, raw 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%
Nori
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 21% 31% 68% 88% 29% 25% 6.3% 129% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +27.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +66.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +206.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1214.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.3%
Contains more IronIron +51.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +242.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +296.8%

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
5
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% 7.9% 12% 3% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Nori
8
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 130% 312% 20% 0% 25% 103% 28% 31% 37% 0% 10% 110% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +282.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +9650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3871%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +643.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +76.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +668.4%

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
Nori
2
6% 5% 85% 4%
Protein: 5.81 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 5.11 g
Water: 85.03 g
Other: 3.77 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.5%
Contains more FatsFats +4435.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +288.5%
Contains more WaterWater +49.1%
Contains more OtherOther +140.1%

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
Nori
1
31% 13% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.11 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +17544%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2665.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco Nori
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
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Nori Opinion
Calories 226kcal 35kcal Taco
Protein 8.86g 5.81g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.28g Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 39mg Nori
Net carbs 15.95g 4.81g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 5.11g Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Nori
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Magnesium 32mg 2mg Taco
Calcium 89mg 70mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 356mg Nori
Iron 1.19mg 1.8mg Nori
Sugar 0.9g 0.49g Nori
Fiber 3.9g 0.3g Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.264mg Nori
Zinc 1.75mg 1.05mg Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 58mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 48mg Nori
Vitamin A 131IU 5202IU Nori
Vitamin A 20µg 260µg Nori
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1mg Nori
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.988mg Nori
Selenium 9.2µg 0.7µg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.098mg Nori
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.446mg Nori
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.47mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.521mg Nori
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.159mg Nori
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 4µg Taco
Folate 19µg 146µg Nori
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Nori
Choline 32mg 10.4mg Taco
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.061g Nori
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.025g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.11g Taco
Tryptophan 0.043mg Nori
Threonine 0.232mg Nori
Isoleucine 0.259mg Nori
Leucine 0.501mg Nori
Lysine 0.222mg Nori
Methionine 0.145mg Nori
Phenylalanine 0.273mg Nori
Valine 0.402mg Nori
Histidine 0.14mg Nori
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0.08g Nori
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Nori
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
62%
Nori
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
40%
Nori

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nori
Nori is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nori
Nori is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nori
Nori contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nori
Nori is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nori
Nori is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Nori - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168458/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.