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Taco vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Taco and Brazil nut

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Zinc.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3469% more than Taco.
  • Taco contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.

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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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Contains more Calcium +79.8%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.3%
Contains more Potassium +215.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +132%
Contains more Copper +2163.6%
Contains more Manganese +391.2%
Contains more Selenium +20737%
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 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Calcium +79.8%
Contains more Iron +104.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1075%
Contains more Phosphorus +307.3%
Contains more Potassium +215.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Zinc +132%
Contains more Copper +2163.6%
Contains more Manganese +391.2%
Contains more Selenium +20737%

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
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1134%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +15.8%
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 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +459.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1134%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.2%
Contains more Folate +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +69.1%
Contains more Water +1567.3%
Contains more Protein +61.6%
Contains more Fats +428.3%
Contains more Other +117.8%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Carbs +69.1%
Contains more Water +1567.3%
Contains more Protein +61.6%
Contains more Fats +428.3%
Contains more Other +117.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +702.1%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +702.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +5812%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +482.5%
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
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +5812%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +482.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 4.24g Taco
Protein 8.86g 14.32g Brazil nut
Fats 12.7g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 19.85g 11.74g Taco
Calories 226kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 14.78g 0.25g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 2.33g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 7.5g Brazil nut
Calcium 89mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 1.19mg 2.43mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 32mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 178mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 209mg 659mg Brazil nut
Sodium 397mg 3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 1.75mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 0.077mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 0.249mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 9.2µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 131IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.617mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.035mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.295mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.184mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.101mg Brazil nut
Folate 19µg 22µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.135mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg Brazil nut
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Brazil nut
Trans Fat 0.467g Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 4.384g 16.134g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 0.018g 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 Brazil nut
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
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.