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Taco vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco and parsnip

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc; however, parsnip is richer in vitamin C, manganese, and folate.
  • Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 39% more than parsnip.
  • Parsnip has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of parsnip is 97, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Parsnips, 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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.2%
Contains more IronIron +101.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +196.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +150.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +411.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~29mg

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +135.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +47.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +252.6%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.09mg

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
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +638.3%
Contains more FatsFats +4133.3%
Contains more OtherOther +60.2%
Contains more WaterWater +39.5%
~equal in Carbs ~17.99g

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
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3838.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6372.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Parsnip DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.047g 20%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.05g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.3g 19%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 17mg 18%
Sodium 397mg 10mg 17%
Protein 8.86g 1.2g 15%
Phosphorus 178mg 71mg 15%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.56mg 14%
Selenium 9.2µg 1.8µg 13%
Folate 19µg 67µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 12%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.59mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.112g 11%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Calories 226kcal 75kcal 8%
Iron 1.19mg 0.59mg 8%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 22.5µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.49mg 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.7mg 6%
Potassium 209mg 375mg 5%
Copper 0.077mg 0.12mg 5%
Calcium 89mg 36mg 5%
Fiber 3.9g 4.9g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 0µg 2%
Carbs 19.85g 17.99g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Magnesium 32mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 4.8g N/A
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.09mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Parsnip
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
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.334g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.