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Taco vs. Pumpkin pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Pumpkin pie different?

  • Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Fiber, and Selenium, while Pumpkin pie is higher in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Copper.
  • Pumpkin pie covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 48% more than Taco.
  • Taco contains 4 times more Zinc than Pumpkin pie. Taco contains 1.75mg of Zinc, while Pumpkin pie contains 0.39mg.
  • Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Pie, pumpkin, commercially prepared types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +39.1%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains more Zinc +348.7%
Contains more Selenium +70.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Copper +92.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.227
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 20% 34% 10% 35% 15% 32% 11% 50% 30% 30%
Contains more Calcium +39.1%
Contains more Iron +32.2%
Contains more Magnesium +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +119.8%
Contains more Potassium +25.1%
Contains more Zinc +348.7%
Contains more Selenium +70.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.8%
Contains more Copper +92.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.227

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2521.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1
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 207% 16% 3% 0% 45% 29% 21% 28% 15% 20% 44% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +15.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2521.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +106.7%
Contains more Folate +36.8%
Equal in Vitamin D - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Fats +30.3%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +75.5%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 10% 35% 50%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 9.75 g
Carbs: 34.83 g
Water: 50.39 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +127.2%
Contains more Fats +30.3%
Contains more Water +13.2%
Contains more Other +38.9%
Contains more Carbs +75.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.6
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
24% 55% 21%
Saturated Fat: 1.988 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.6 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.77 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.6

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +37.7%
Contains more Sucrose +2225%
Contains more Glucose +1790%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
36% 31% 13% 10% 7% 3%
Starch: 10.73 g
Sucrose: 9.3 g
Glucose: 3.78 g
Fructose: 2.85 g
Lactose: 2 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Starch +37.7%
Contains more Sucrose +2225%
Contains more Glucose +1790%
Contains more Fructose +850%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Pumpkin pie Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 33.03g Pumpkin pie
Protein 8.86g 3.9g Taco
Fats 12.7g 9.75g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 34.83g Pumpkin pie
Calories 226kcal 243kcal Pumpkin pie
Starch 14.78g 10.73g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 2.85g Pumpkin pie
Sugar 0.9g 18.88g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 1.8g Taco
Calcium 89mg 64mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 0.9mg Taco
Magnesium 32mg 14mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 81mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 167mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 239mg Pumpkin pie
Zinc 1.75mg 0.39mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.148mg Pumpkin pie
Manganese 0.249mg 0.227mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 5.4µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 3434IU Pumpkin pie
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 448µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.76mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin D 4IU 2IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Taco
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.177mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.124mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.107mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.452mg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.063mg Taco
Folate 19µg 26µg Pumpkin pie
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.35µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13.2µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.048mg Pumpkin pie
Threonine 0.154mg Pumpkin pie
Isoleucine 0.158mg Pumpkin pie
Leucine 0.297mg Pumpkin pie
Lysine 0.192mg Pumpkin pie
Methionine 0.249mg Pumpkin pie
Phenylalanine 0.175mg Pumpkin pie
Valine 0.211mg Pumpkin pie
Histidine 0.088mg Pumpkin pie
Cholesterol 28mg 26mg Pumpkin pie
Trans Fat 0.467g Pumpkin pie
Saturated Fat 4.384g 1.988g Pumpkin pie
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 4.6g Pumpkin pie
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 1.77g 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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is better in case of low diet
Taco Pumpkin pie
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
38%
Pumpkin pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
26%
Pumpkin pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie contains less Sodium (difference - 158mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pumpkin pie
Pumpkin pie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Pumpkin pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172787/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.