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Taco vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Taco and Sauerkraut

  • Taco has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Calcium, while Sauerkraut has more Vitamin C.
  • Taco's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 39% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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 Calcium +196.7%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +790%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.9%
Contains more Zinc +821.1%
Contains more Manganese +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Copper +24.7%
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 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +196.7%
Contains more Magnesium +146.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +790%
Contains more Potassium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -39.9%
Contains more Zinc +821.1%
Contains more Manganese +64.9%
Contains more Selenium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +23.5%
Contains more Copper +24.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +627.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +26.3%
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 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin A +627.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +3575%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.4%
Contains more Folate +26.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +873.6%
Contains more Fats +8971.4%
Contains more Carbs +363.8%
Contains more Water +62.3%
Contains more Other +36.9%
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +873.6%
Contains more Fats +8971.4%
Contains more Carbs +363.8%
Contains more Water +62.3%
Contains more Other +36.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33830.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4440.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
37% 37% 26%
Saturated Fat: 4.384 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.042 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33830.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4440.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.9%
Contains more Fructose +650%
94% 3% 2%
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
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.9%
Contains more Fructose +650%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 15.95g 1.38g Taco
Protein 8.86g 0.91g Taco
Fats 12.7g 0.14g Taco
Carbs 19.85g 4.28g Taco
Calories 226kcal 19kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g 0.04g Taco
Sugar 0.9g 1.78g Taco
Fiber 3.9g 2.9g Taco
Calcium 89mg 30mg Taco
Iron 1.19mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 32mg 13mg Taco
Phosphorus 178mg 20mg Taco
Potassium 209mg 170mg Taco
Sodium 397mg 661mg Taco
Zinc 1.75mg 0.19mg Taco
Copper 0.077mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.249mg 0.151mg Taco
Selenium 9.2µg 0.6µg Taco
Vitamin A 131IU 18IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 1µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.14mg Taco
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Taco
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin C 0.4mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.021mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.022mg Taco
Vitamin B3 1.65mg 0.143mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.09mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 19µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B12 0.93µg 0µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg 13µg Taco
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Cholesterol 28mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Trans Fat 0.467g 0g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 4.384g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g 0g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g 0.013g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g 0.067g 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?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco Sauerkraut
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
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Taco
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taco
Taco contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)

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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.