Taco vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between taco and pumpkin
- Taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, fiber, zinc, and vitamin K; however, pumpkin has more vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for pumpkin is 168% higher.
- Pumpkin is lower in sodium.
- Pumpkin has a higher glycemic index than taco.
Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Pumpkin, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +323.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +446.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +304.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +99.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2966.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +175% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1290.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +290.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2150% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2030% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +76.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +83.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +786% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +12600% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +205.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +96.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33830.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60740% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 20µg | 426µg | 45% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.005g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 0.052g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 44mg | 19% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 0.1g | 19% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 1mg | 17% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 1g | 16% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 0.3µg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 0.5g | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.32mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 1.1µg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 0.013g | 11% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 26kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 9mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 0.6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 21mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.298mg | 6% | |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.127mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.125mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 12mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 340mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 6.5g | 4% |
| Choline | 32mg | 8.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 1.06mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.061mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 2.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.046mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pumpkin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.332g)
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.