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Taco vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between taco and powdered milk

  • Taco contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and vitamin A than powdered milk.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for powdered milk is 97% higher.
  • Taco is lower in cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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
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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more IronIron +153.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +522.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +924.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +536.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +90.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.2%
~equal in Copper ~0.08mg
~equal in Sodium ~371mg

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
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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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +595.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2050%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1190%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +466%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1908.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +235.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +249.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +94.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +266.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.58mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +2208.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.1%
Contains more FatsFats +110.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +93.6%
Contains more OtherOther +287.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -73.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +357.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +79.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Powdered milk DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 3.25µg 97%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 1.205mg 88%
Phosphorus 178mg 776mg 85%
Calcium 89mg 912mg 82%
Saturated fat 4.384g 16.742g 56%
Vitamin B5 2.271mg 45%
Protein 8.86g 26.32g 35%
Potassium 209mg 1330mg 33%
Vitamin A 20µg 258µg 26%
Cholesterol 28mg 97mg 23%
Fats 12.7g 26.71g 22%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.283mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.665g 16%
Choline 32mg 117.4mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.302mg 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Calories 226kcal 496kcal 14%
Zinc 1.75mg 3.34mg 14%
Selenium 9.2µg 16.3µg 13%
Magnesium 32mg 85mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 8.6mg 9%
Iron 1.19mg 0.47mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 7.924g 9%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.04mg 9%
Carbs 19.85g 38.42g 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.646mg 6%
Folate 19µg 37µg 5%
Vitamin D 4IU 20IU 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.5µg 2%
Sodium 397mg 371mg 1%
Net carbs 15.95g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 38.42g N/A
Copper 0.077mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.58mg 0%
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.714mg 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 Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.358g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.