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Taco vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and pistachios

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, while pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 136% more than taco.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +31.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +278.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +390.4%
Contains more IronIron +229.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1588.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +381.9%

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
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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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1788.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.4%

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1204.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.5%
Contains more FatsFats +256.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.9%
Contains more OtherOther +89.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +427.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +372.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +785%
Contains more FructoseFructose +25%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1617.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +60%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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 Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.077mg 1.3mg 136%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 1.7mg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 14.38g 76%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.87mg 68%
Fats 12.7g 45.32g 50%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 23.257g 47%
Phosphorus 178mg 490mg 45%
Manganese 0.249mg 1.2mg 41%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Iron 1.19mg 3.92mg 34%
Fiber 3.9g 10.6g 27%
Potassium 209mg 1025mg 24%
Protein 8.86g 20.16g 23%
Magnesium 32mg 121mg 21%
Sodium 397mg 1mg 17%
Calories 226kcal 560kcal 17%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 2.86mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.16mg 8%
Folate 19µg 51µg 8%
Saturated fat 4.384g 5.907g 7%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 5.6mg 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 1.67g 5%
Zinc 1.75mg 2.2mg 4%
Selenium 9.2µg 7µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.3mg 2%
Calcium 89mg 105mg 2%
Carbs 19.85g 27.17g 2%
Vitamin A 20µg 26µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 7.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g 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 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.523g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio 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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients

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

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