Taco vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taco and brown rice different?
- Taco is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin K, phosphorus, zinc, and fiber; however, brown rice is richer in manganese and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for taco is 39% higher.
- Taco has a lower glycemic index (39) than brown rice (66).
Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese, and lettuce, hard shell and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +2866.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143% |
| Contains more IronIron | +112.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +58.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +291.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +252.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7550% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +247.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +256% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +36.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.93µg | 0µg | 39% |
| Manganese | 0.249mg | 0.974mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 4.384g | 0.26g | 19% |
| Fats | 12.7g | 0.97g | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.042g | 0.366g | 18% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 4mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 15.3µg | 0.2µg | 13% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 2.74g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.178mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 178mg | 103mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.411g | 0.369g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.75mg | 0.71mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 3mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 1.6g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 0mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.19mg | 0.56mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.65mg | 2.561mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 9.2µg | 5.8µg | 6% |
| Calories | 226kcal | 123kcal | 5% |
| Choline | 32mg | 9.2mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 209mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 24.79g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.6mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Folate | 19µg | 9µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.123mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.077mg | 0.106mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 39mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 20µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.85g | 25.58g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.069mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.95g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | 0.24g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0.467g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.095mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.214mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | 0g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | 0.355g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
Protein:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +223.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1209.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +256.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1095.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +731.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
24.79 g
Sucrose:
0.24 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +66.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +67.7% |
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