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Taco vs. Rice pudding — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between taco and rice pudding

  • The amount of vitamin B12, fiber, selenium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, manganese, and vitamin B3 in taco is higher than in rice pudding.
  • Taco covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 29% more than rice pudding.
  • Rice pudding has 39 times less fiber than taco. Taco has 3.9g of fiber, while rice pudding has 0.1g.
  • Rice pudding contains less saturated fat.
  • Rice pudding has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rice pudding is 59, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Puddings, rice, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk.

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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
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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 9.3% 32% 11% 14% 6% 10% 37% 14% 7.4% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +60.8%
Contains more IronIron +221.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +327.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +360.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +336.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +384.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.5%

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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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 2.3% 15% 0% 12% 19% 33% 8.3% 17% 8.1% 30% 0% 3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +75%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +130%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 20.81 g
Water: 73.43 g
Other: 0.84 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +169.3%
Contains more FatsFats +679.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.9%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
~equal in Carbs ~20.81g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
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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% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.967 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.441 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +900.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4970%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Rice pudding DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.24µg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.06g 20%
Fats 12.7g 1.63g 17%
Saturated fat 4.384g 0.967g 16%
Fiber 3.9g 0.1g 15%
Selenium 9.2µg 1.9µg 13%
Sodium 397mg 109mg 13%
Phosphorus 178mg 87mg 13%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Zinc 1.75mg 0.38mg 12%
Protein 8.86g 3.29g 11%
Iron 1.19mg 0.37mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 0.441g 10%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.443mg 8%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.057mg 8%
Copper 0.077mg 0.018mg 7%
Cholesterol 28mg 6mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.141mg 6%
Calories 226kcal 111kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.288mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Magnesium 32mg 13mg 5%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin D 4IU 34IU 4%
Folate 19µg 4µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.035mg 4%
Vitamin A 20µg 46µg 3%
Calcium 89mg 105mg 2%
Potassium 209mg 130mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.075mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0.7mg 0%
Carbs 19.85g 20.81g 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 20.71g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.126mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.169mg 0%
Leucine 0.273mg 0%
Lysine 0.221mg 0%
Methionine 0.07mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.135mg 0%
Valine 0.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.075mg 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 Rice pudding
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
11%
Rice pudding
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
15%
Rice pudding

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice pudding
Rice pudding is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.417g)
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. Rice pudding - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169611/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.