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Taco vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Taco and Pork

  • Taco has more Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Pork has more Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Pork is 69% higher.
  • Pork is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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
Taco
5
:
5
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +2666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.6%
Contains more Selenium +392.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.073
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +368.4%
Contains more Iron +36.8%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Manganese +2666.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.2%
Contains more Potassium +102.4%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +36.6%
Contains more Selenium +392.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.073

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
Taco
5
:
7
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +1771.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +106.9%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1654%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.6%
Taco
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%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1771.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +106.9%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +1200%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1654%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
3
Pork
Pork
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Contains more Protein +208.4%
Equal in Fats - 13.92
Equal in Water - 57.87
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +76.4%
Contains more Protein +208.4%
Equal in Fats - 13.92
Equal in Water - 57.87

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
Taco
2
:
1
Pork
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.3%
Taco
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -16.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +153.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Pork Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 0g Taco
Protein 8.86g 27.32g Pork
Fats 12.7g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 19.85g 0g Taco
Calories 226kcal 242kcal Pork
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 0g Pork
Fiber 3.9g 0g Taco
Calcium 89mg 19mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.87mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 28mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 209mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 397mg 62mg Pork
Zinc 1.75mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.077mg 0.073mg Taco
Manganese 0.249mg 0.009mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 131IU 7IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 2µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.29mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0.1µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 19µg 5µg Taco
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.7µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 0µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 28mg 80mg Taco
Trans Fat 0.467g Pork
Saturated Fat 4.384g 5.23g Taco
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.2g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taco Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork
Pork contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.