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Taco vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between taco and chili pepper

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and fiber, while chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin A.
  • Chili pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 159% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chili pepper is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +535.7%
Contains more IronIron +15.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +573.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +314%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +33.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1740%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +54.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +67.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +35825%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +462.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.1%
~equal in Vitamin K ~14µg

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% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +373.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2786.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +125.3%
Contains more OtherOther +82.6%
Contains more WaterWater +54.4%

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% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18279.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1172.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0.4mg 143.7mg 159%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.506mg 32%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.042g 20%
Fats 12.7g 0.44g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.239g 19%
Phosphorus 178mg 43mg 19%
Sodium 397mg 9mg 17%
Selenium 9.2µg 0.5µg 16%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.26mg 14%
Protein 8.86g 1.87g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.024g 11%
Fiber 3.9g 1.5g 10%
Calories 226kcal 40kcal 9%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Calcium 89mg 14mg 8%
Copper 0.077mg 0.129mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 10.9mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 4%
Carbs 19.85g 8.81g 4%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.187mg 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 48µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.244mg 3%
Potassium 209mg 322mg 3%
Iron 1.19mg 1.03mg 2%
Magnesium 32mg 23mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.086mg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.69mg 1%
Folate 19µg 23µg 1%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 14µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 5.3g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.041mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 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 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 Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 388mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.342g)
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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.