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Taco vs. Safflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between taco and safflower

  • Taco has more vitamin B12, while safflower has more copper, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, folate, and zinc.
  • Safflower covers your daily need for copper, 186% more than taco.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Seeds, safflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 252% 23% 61% 184% 582% 138% 276% 0.39% 263% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1003.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +228.7%
Contains more IronIron +311.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2168.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +188.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +261.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +708.8%

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% 1% 0% 0% 291% 96% 43% 242% 270% 0% 0% 120% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2226%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +591.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1200%
Contains more FolateFolate +742.1%

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
16% 38% 34% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.18 g
Fats: 38.45 g
Carbs: 34.29 g
Water: 5.62 g
Other: 5.46 g
Contains more WaterWater +914.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.6%
Contains more FatsFats +202.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72.7%
Contains more OtherOther +247.8%

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
10% 13% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.682 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.848 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.223 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -16%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +827.8%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.848g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Safflower DV% diff.
Copper 0.077mg 1.747mg 186%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 28.223g 168%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 1.163mg 93%
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 1.17mg 83%
Vitamin B5 4.03mg 81%
Manganese 0.249mg 2.014mg 77%
Magnesium 32mg 353mg 76%
Phosphorus 178mg 644mg 67%
Iron 1.19mg 4.9mg 46%
Fats 12.7g 38.45g 40%
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg 39%
Folate 19µg 160µg 35%
Zinc 1.75mg 5.05mg 30%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.415mg 27%
Sodium 397mg 3mg 17%
Selenium 9.2µg 17%
Fiber 3.9g 16%
Protein 8.86g 16.18g 15%
Calories 226kcal 517kcal 15%
Potassium 209mg 687mg 14%
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13%
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg 9%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Carbs 19.85g 34.29g 5%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 2.284mg 4%
Saturated fat 4.384g 3.682g 3%
Vitamin A 20µg 3µg 2%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Calcium 89mg 78mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 4.411g 4.848g 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 15.95g 34.29g N/A
Sugar 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Tryptophan 0.183mg 0%
Threonine 0.586mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.717mg 0%
Leucine 1.154mg 0%
Lysine 0.534mg 0%
Methionine 0.284mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.806mg 0%
Valine 1.025mg 0%
Histidine 0.452mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 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 Safflower
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
82%
Safflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
178%
Safflower

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Safflower
Safflower contains less Sodium (difference - 394mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.702g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Safflower
Safflower is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Safflower
Safflower is relatively richer in minerals
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. Safflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170558/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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