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Taco vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Taco and Saffron different?

  • Taco is higher in Vitamin B12, however, Saffron is richer in Manganese, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Saffron is 1224% higher.

Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Spices, saffron 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.
Taco
2
:
Contains more Zinc +60.6%
Contains more Selenium +64.3%
Contains more Calcium +24.7%
Contains more Iron +832.8%
Contains more Magnesium +725%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +724.9%
Contains less Sodium -62.7%
Contains more Copper +326%
Contains more Manganese +11308.8%
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 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Contains more Zinc +60.6%
Contains more Selenium +64.3%
Contains more Calcium +24.7%
Contains more Iron +832.8%
Contains more Magnesium +725%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.6%
Contains more Potassium +724.9%
Contains less Sodium -62.7%
Contains more Copper +326%
Contains more Manganese +11308.8%

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
5
:
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1022.2%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
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 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +304.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +20100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +130%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +345%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1022.2%
Contains more Folate +389.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
Contains more Fats +117.1%
Contains more Water +379.2%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Carbs +229.3%
Contains more Other +247.1%
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% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more Fats +117.1%
Contains more Water +379.2%
Contains more Protein +29%
Contains more Carbs +229.3%
Contains more Other +247.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Taco
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +928.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +928.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Saffron Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 61.47g Saffron
Protein 8.86g 11.43g Saffron
Fats 12.7g 5.85g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 65.37g Saffron
Calories 226kcal 310kcal Saffron
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 3.9g
Calcium 89mg 111mg Saffron
Iron 1.19mg 11.1mg Saffron
Magnesium 32mg 264mg Saffron
Phosphorus 178mg 252mg Saffron
Potassium 209mg 1724mg Saffron
Sodium 397mg 148mg Saffron
Zinc 1.75mg 1.09mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.328mg Saffron
Manganese 0.249mg 28.408mg Saffron
Selenium 9.2µg 5.6µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 530IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 27µg Saffron
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 80.8mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.115mg Saffron
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.267mg Saffron
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 1.46mg Taco
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 19µg 93µg Saffron
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Saffron
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Saffron
Saturated Fat 4.384g 1.586g Saffron
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0.006g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.429g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 2.067g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco Saffron
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
60%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Saffron
Saffron contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.798g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron 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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.