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Taco vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are taco and ricotta different?

  • Taco is richer in vitamin B12, fiber, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and vitamin B3, while ricotta is higher in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 25% more than ricotta.
  • Ricotta is lower in sodium.
  • Taco has a higher glycemic index (39) than ricotta (27).

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99%
Contains more IronIron +213.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +266.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +132.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.6%

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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1486.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +109.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1290.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +553%
Contains more OtherOther +53.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.1%
Contains more WaterWater +25.7%
~equal in Fats ~12.98g

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -47.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +690.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0.34µg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.385g 18%
Saturated fat 4.384g 8.295g 18%
Fiber 3.9g 0g 16%
Sodium 397mg 84mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 1.1µg 12%
Calcium 89mg 207mg 12%
Manganese 0.249mg 0.006mg 11%
Vitamin A 20µg 120µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.195mg 10%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.104mg 10%
Iron 1.19mg 0.38mg 10%
Selenium 9.2µg 14.5µg 10%
Cholesterol 28mg 51mg 8%
Copper 0.077mg 0.021mg 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Carbs 19.85g 3.04g 6%
Zinc 1.75mg 1.16mg 5%
Protein 8.86g 11.26g 5%
Magnesium 32mg 11mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.043mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 4%
Choline 32mg 17.5mg 3%
Calories 226kcal 174kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.013mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.11mg 3%
Phosphorus 178mg 158mg 3%
Potassium 209mg 105mg 3%
Folate 19µg 12µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 3.627g 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 10IU 1%
Fats 12.7g 12.98g 0%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0.9g 0.27g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 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 Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Taco
Taco is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco
Taco is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.911g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taco
Taco is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ricotta
Ricotta contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.