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Taco vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco and Pilaf

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, however, Pilaf has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pilaf is 48% higher.
  • Pilaf has 47 times less Vitamin B12 than Taco. Taco has 0.93µg of Vitamin B12, while Pilaf has 0.02µg.
  • Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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
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4
Pilaf
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Iron +105%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +254.2%
Contains more Selenium +252.2%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 188
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 25% 92% 23% 66% 17% 170% 28% 56% 116% 177%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.6%
Contains more Potassium +11.2%
Contains less Sodium -69.5%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Iron +105%
Contains more Copper +115.6%
Contains more Manganese +254.2%
Contains more Selenium +252.2%
Equal in Calcium - 83
Equal in Magnesium - 32
Equal in Potassium - 188

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
:
7
Pilaf
Contains more Vitamin A +835.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4550%
Contains more Vitamin K +2960%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +1015.8%
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 1% 1% 0% 14% 151% 21% 115% 43% 93% 159% 3% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +835.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4550%
Contains more Vitamin K +2960%
Contains more Vitamin C +925%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1106%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +271.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +344.4%
Contains more Folate +1015.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
3
Pilaf
Contains more Fats +827%
Contains more Water +609.2%
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +284.4%
Contains more Other +145.9%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more Fats +827%
Contains more Water +609.2%
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Contains more Carbs +284.4%
Contains more Other +145.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
1
Pilaf
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1082.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +706.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
29% 35% 36%
Saturated Fat: 0.307 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.377 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1082.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +706.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
3
:
2
Pilaf
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +381.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +33.3%
Contains more Glucose +100%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +381.9%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Pilaf Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 75.11g Pilaf
Protein 8.86g 10.42g Pilaf
Fats 12.7g 1.37g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 76.31g Pilaf
Calories 226kcal 359kcal Pilaf
Starch 14.78g 71.23g Pilaf
Fructose 0.3g 0g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 1.53g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.2g Taco
Calcium 89mg 83mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 2.44mg Pilaf
Magnesium 32mg 32mg
Phosphorus 178mg 154mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 188mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 1303mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 1.01mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.166mg Pilaf
Manganese 0.249mg 0.882mg Pilaf
Selenium 9.2µg 32.4µg Pilaf
Vitamin A 131IU 14IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 4µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.04mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.1mg Pilaf
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.603mg Pilaf
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.087mg Pilaf
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 6.127mg Pilaf
Vitamin B5 0.715mg Pilaf
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.4mg Pilaf
Folate 19µg 212µg Pilaf
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.02µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0.5µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.086mg Pilaf
Threonine 0.221mg Pilaf
Isoleucine 0.279mg Pilaf
Leucine 0.523mg Pilaf
Lysine 0.189mg Pilaf
Methionine 0.145mg Pilaf
Phenylalanine 0.32mg Pilaf
Valine 0.374mg Pilaf
Histidine 0.15mg Pilaf
Cholesterol 28mg 1mg Pilaf
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Pilaf
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.307g Pilaf
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.373g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.377g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g 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 Pilaf
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
50%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 906mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.077g)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.